Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

3 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Venterra Group Full time
Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Company Overview: Venterra Group is a leading provider of geotechnical engineering services. Our mission is to accelerate the global energy transition by delivering innovative solutions for wind and renewable energy projects.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our Onshore team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading geotechnical design projects across the UK & Ireland, working closely with our clients to deliver high-quality results. This role involves a mix of office-based work, site supervision, client meetings, and networking opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Mining instability Assessments
  • Site inspections of foundation, earthworks and ground improvement works
  • General Geotechnical and Geo-Structural analysis work that also includes reinforced soil slopes, mass gravity walls and shallow foundation design (ground movement assessments and settlement analysis).
  • Developing ground models and determining geotechnical parameters.
  • Line Managing and Mentoring junior engineers
  • Scoping and producing specifications for ground investigations associated with the above.
  • Coordinating or leading Site Supervision of geotechnical investigations and earthworks.
  • Client liaison and project management
  • Assisting Sector Heads and Sales Director in Business Development


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