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Senior Slope Stability Engineer

Working Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working + Site Visits)

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy supporting major infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the UK.

This role will suit someone who enjoys a mix of technical delivery, slope engineering, project management, and mentoring responsibilities, whilst working across varied and technically challenging ground engineering projects.

The position offers involvement across feasibility, detailed design, construction support, and long-term asset stability assessments.

Why This Role Stands Out

Exposure to major infrastructure and civil engineering projects
Strong focus on slope engineering and ground stability work
Opportunity to lead technical delivery and mentor junior engineers
Hybrid working with site and client exposure
Long-term career progression within an expanding engineering team
Key Responsibilities

Leading geotechnical and slope stability assessments across infrastructure projects
Delivering technical studies, calculations, and engineering reports
Reviewing and interpreting ground investigation data and factual reports
Managing ground investigation scopes, contractors, and site activities
Supporting earthworks, embankment, retaining wall, and foundation design activities
Carrying out slope stability assessments and remediation recommendations
Supporting landslip, embankment, and ground movement investigations
Providing technical advice during design development and construction phases
Mentoring and supporting junior geotechnical engineers
Supporting project planning, scheduling, commercial activities, and client liaison
Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
Requirements

Strong geotechnical engineering experience within infrastructure, rail, highways, utilities, or civil engineering sectors
Experience delivering slope engineering or slope stability projects
Knowledge of earthworks, retaining structures, embankments, and ground risk management
Understanding of ground investigations, geotechnical reporting, and foundation solutions
Experience managing technical studies and project delivery
Ability to review geotechnical data and provide practical engineering recommendations
Strong communication and technical reporting skills
Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers preferred
Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership advantageous