Senior Geotechnical Engineer

6 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Belcan Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Infrastructure Projects (Drainage & Lineside Civil)

Location:
Glasgow

Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours/week

Start Date:
ASAP

Duration:
Initial 12 months (with potential for extension)

Hybrid:
2-3 days/week in office + site visits as required

Belcan Workforce Solutions is recruiting for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support a high-priority infrastructure Programme within Scotland's rail sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to contribute to nationally significant projects, applying expertise across drainage, geotechnical, and lineside civil engineering disciplines.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the Drainage RAM workbank, investigating unrecorded infrastructure and assets with missing condition scores. You will lead the delivery of lineside civil engineering projects, including coordination and assurance of boundary wall programmes. Your role will involve conducting desk studies, risk assessments, and optioneering for high-risk flooding areas, contributing to climate change adaptation planning. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders will be key to ensuring effective project delivery and reporting. Additionally, you will support Control Period 8 (CP8) planning and provide technical recommendations for constructible, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

Essential:

  • Proven experience in rail drainage, geotechnical, or lineside civil engineering.
  • Strong background in project management, stakeholder coordination, and risk management.
  • PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification or willingness to obtain promptly.

Desirable:

  • Proficiency in InfoDrainage modelling.
  • Familiarity with geo-RINM mapping/correction, condition data workflows, and drainage optioneering.

Apply Now: If you're a motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer ready to make an impact on critical infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a dynamic team shaping the future of rail in Scotland.


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