Geotechnical Engineer

A leading highways consultancy is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer (Contract) to support a major HS2 route package in Birmingham. This is a Geotechnical Construction Phase Support (CPS) role, co-located with the wider project team, supporting the contractor/client on site, handling live geotechnical issues and validating design assumptions.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) - Secondary Assurance/Check

Review ITPs and recommend witnessing requirements for contractor testing/inspections
Witness site inspections/testing and review samples of construction records
Maintain auditable site observation reports and record reviewsField Change Requests (FCRs) - Technical Support

Review/respond to site technical queries
Follow internal assurance processes for design changes
Flag when external assurance is required for changesNon-Conformance Reports (NCRs)

Respond to NCRs or coordinate design team support
Flag when external assurance is required for NCR solutionsInstrumentation and Monitoring (I&M)

Analyse/interpret monitoring data and provide technical input
Attend regular monitoring meetings
Provide mitigation recommendations for trigger breaches/unexpected trendsEarthworks & Geotechnical Data Logging

Slope geological inspections/mapping (cuts, bulk excavations)
Formation inspections for multiple structure typesGeotechnical Feedback Reports (GFR)

Support production/checking of feedback reports
Support junior staff as requiredRequirements

Geotechnical engineering experience in highways / major infrastructure
Strong understanding of geotechnical design and CPS delivery
Confident with geotechnical data interpretation/analysis
Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving
Able to be on site in Birmingham 3+ days/week
Relevant engineering degree (or equivalent)If you're a Geotechnical Engineer looking for a high-profile HS2 CPS contract, please apply and we'll be in touch