Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Associate Geotechnical Engineer Location: London Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 A leading independent engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to take a senior technical and leadership role within its London geotechnical team. This is an opportunity to lead projects, manage and mentor engineers, and play a key role in the continued growth of the geotechnical function. The role reflects the technical leadership, project delivery and team management responsibilities expected at Associate level. The Role Lead the delivery of geotechnical investigations, assessments and detailed design across a range of building and infrastructure projects. Manage and mentor a team of geotechnical engineers, supporting their technical and professional development. Provide technical leadership across foundations, retaining walls, basements, earthworks, slopes and ground movement assessments. Develop ground models and undertake geotechnical risk assessments. Review and approve technical reports, calculations and design deliverables. Manage project programmes, budgets and resources, ensuring high-quality delivery. Liaise directly with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams. Prepare fee proposals, support tenders and contribute to business development. Provide technical input into complex projects and support the wider geotechnical team. About You Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or Geotechnical Engineering. Chartered or working towards chartership with ICE or the Geological Society. Strong consultancy background with significant geotechnical design experience. Experience managing projects and leading or mentoring engineers. Strong technical knowledge of foundations, retaining structures, basements, earthworks and ground investigation. Experience with geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, WALLAP or Oasys would be advantageous. Confident communicator with strong report writing, commercial and client-facing skills. Able to take ownership of technical delivery while supporting the continued development of the London team