Geotechnical Design Engineer
Derby
£45,000 - £55,000, + Chartership Support + Visa Sponsorship + Diverse Projects + Company Car + Expenses + Training + Progression + Hybrid + Starting ASAP Looking for a role where you can lead technically, shape designs, and genuinely influence how things get built from the ground up? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor as a Geotechnical Design Engineer, delivering high-value, technically complex civil and residential projects across the region. You’ll be joining an award-winning principal contractor with a strong industry reputation and a rapidly growing project pipeline. Following several major contract wins, they’re looking for ambitious professionals to help drive their continued success. With structured training, chartership support, and genuine progression opportunities, you’ll be in a prime position to make a lasting impact as a Geotechnical Design Engineer - in which you will take the next step toward becoming a future leader within the organisation.
Your role as Geotechnical Design Engineer will include* Design piled foundations, ground improvements, and retaining walls using specialist software such as Wallap, Plaxis 2D, and Oasys. * Deliver geotechnical analysis and interpret GI data to create robust, cost-effective solutions. * Produce compliant design reports and support both tenders and live project delivery. * Liaise with clients and site teams, ensuring accurate implementation and standards compliance. * Drive continuous improvement in safety and design.The Ideal Geotechnical Design Engineer would have* Design experience across the construction sector * Relevant qualifications, including degree * UK Drivers licence, with flexibility of travel * Commercial acumen for project delivery
For immediate consideration, apply and call David Blissett on 020 3411 4199 Keywords: Geotechnical Engineer, Ground Engineering Specialist, Geotechnical Project Engineer, Civil Design Engineer, Structural, soil, Construction, Consultancy, Wallap, Plaxis 2D, Oasys, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, Birmingham, Liverpool, Newcastle This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.....Read more...
About YouAbout YouAre you a geotechnical professional who enjoys using a range of information sources to solve complex problems and critically evaluate ground risk? Are you a great communicator who can support a broad range of stakeholders? Could you apply your skills to a range of development and infrastructure projects? If so, read on...This is a unique opportunity to join a small, friendly team within the Mining Remediation Authority on a fixed-term basis, with the additional work-life balance appeal of the role being 30 hours per week. You will get to apply your technical knowledge to a range of sites across the coalfields of Great Britain, utilising your geological, mining or engineering skills in an in-depth capacity to support customers in understanding coal mining risk. About The RoleAbout the roleThe Mining Remediation Authority is seeking a Geotechnical Manager (maternity cover) to join the Innovation, By-product and Service Delivery department, to deliver Coal Mining Risk Assessments for a variety of development projects.As Geotechnical Manager, you will:Deliver high-quality technical advisory reports and services to a range of stakeholdersSupport the progression of development sites in achieving planning permissionSupport teams across the Mining Remediation Authority to ensure that coal mining risks are thoroughly considered as part of key strategic projectsHave excellent time management and communication skills, to ensure that your diverse workload is managed efficientlyBe able to competently analyse and interpret geological and mining maps, plans and recordsWe don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.This role is a part time role for 30 hours per week.Role location: Hybrid working (on average one day a week out of Mansfield office) Schedule:Application closing date: 23rd July 2025Sifting date: 24th July 2025Interviews: w/c 28th July 2025(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware, and we will look at alternative dates)Security:Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.About Mining Remediation AuthorityOur benefits:
A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.Unlock exclusive employee discountsEnsure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.Working with us:We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.Who we are:Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our workforce, we provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria who are disabled or from a minority ethnic community.We want to recruit you based on your skills and experience, and not the colour of your skin, where you come from, or who you share your life with. What’s important is that you can carry out your role effectively. That’s why, when you submit your application to us, we remove all your personal data before the hiring manager reviews your details. If you are successful and you join us, you can be confident that this is because we trust that you will be successful and can make a difference. By continuing to improve our diversity, we continue to improve our knowledge and innovation and live our values of being trusted, inclusive and progressive.If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, but you require an alternative application form or other reasonable adjustments to apply, let us know. You can get in touch by email at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or give us a call on 01623 637000.....Read more...
Assist with checking and processing incoming site paperwork
Learn how to scan and save records to project files using SharePoint
Help compile work summaries and logs from site data.
Support the team with sending approved records and data to clients
Develop skills in creating documents using Word, Excel, Outlook, and PDFs
Support with creating and tracking purchase orders using NAV (training provided)
Attend internal meetings and assist with taking and distributing minutes
Help with Occupational Health bookings, record-keeping and training uploads (MyCompliance system)
Represent Cannon Piling professionally at all times
Training:
Full Business Administration Level 3
No college attendance as work will be assessed in the workplace.
Training Outcome:If there is a suitable role available, it will be considered for the candidate to progress. The potential role may be a project support administrator. Employer Description:Cannon Piling creates solutions that add value. Whatever your piling needs, we are confident in our ability to design and deliver a tailor made solution which solves your project's challenges and creates value for your scheme.
A family owned and run business for over 20 years, Cannon know how integral effective communication and collaboration are, which is why we're proud to say that working with us is working with a partner, not just a contractor.
A part of Aarsleff Ground Engineering since 2022, we are delighted to be able to offer a wide range of ground engineering solutions through the group, including retaining walls and geotechnical services like grouting and anchors. This collaboration strengthens our offering to your schemes through wider services and access to a wide range of equipment and resource through Aarsleff's European group.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 08:00am – 17:00pm with a 60-minute break.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
The apprenticeship will include studies towards achieving a Level 3 NVQ, product specific training and on the job learning. Typical duties will include:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance
Involved in the rigging and derigging of equipment
Provide maintenance of equipment which would include carrying out routine inspection and servicing
Modify, test, and inspect condition-based monitoring and fault finding with our systems
Help improve systems on our sites where required
Work on technology which monitors and controls all aspects of processes and their performance across the site
Carry out risk assessments and method statements to ensure activities are always completed in a safe manner
In addition:
Position, assemble, install and dismantle mechanical plant and equipment which may include pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, to agreed specifications
Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical plant and equipment
Replace, repair or remove components in mechanical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition
Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in mechanical plant and equipment
Training:Training place at Doncaster College via day release training. You will be expected to reliably travel to and from college and your work site.
You will complete the Maitenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship. Details can be found on the Skills for England apprenticeship website.Training Outcome:Upon completion of their apprenticeship the successul applicant will have the potential opportunity to visit sites across the UK and Ireland to carry out tasks required to support the business operations. There will also be opportunities to visit our factory and headquarters in Germany.
There may also be the chance to progress to a higher level apprenticeship upon completion.Employer Description:BAUER Equipment UK Ltd (BEUK) is the UK subsidiary of BAUER Maschinen GmbH, a global manufacturer of foundation drilling equipment.
With decades of combined experience in the deep foundations industry, Bauer Equipment UK provide equipment sales, long terms rental, technical appraisals, after-sales service, parts supply, and technical support to all Geotechnical contractors in the UK &Ireland.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. 1hr lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Conscientious,Reliable,Presentable,Punctual,Desire to learn....Read more...
