Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineering has always been a core part of SLR’s offering and the busy European Geotechnical Team enjoys continued success. We are seeking an experienced Associate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist to join our team in Manchester. Our workload is expanding rapidly, and we need to increase our team to meet the demands of our clients, especially in the transport infrastructure sector and the energy sector (carbon capture & storage, renewable energy, and low carbon engineering). We have the knowledge and expertise to help you build a bright career in these exciting and rapidly evolving sectors.
SLR is a well-respected environmental consultancy with over 3,000 employees worldwide. At SLR, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. SLR offers a comprehensive service in ground technology. With over 100 UK-based geotechnical professionals, SLR’s geotechnical reputation is built on our people's skills, excellence, and commitment in all aspects of Geotechnical Engineering.
We are looking for someone with the drive and enthusiasm to embrace the future, supporting junior staff as they begin their careers. This is a great opportunity to play a leading role in the ground engineering input to some of our most challenging projects, supporting our aim to “Make Sustainability Happen”.
About the role:
We are seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist with a strong technical background and an excellent track record in project management. The role involves mentoring junior staff, so effective communication skills are essential.
The ideal candidate should possess a degree in civil engineering or engineering geology, as well as a postgraduate qualification in a geotechnical subject. Additionally, they should have proven project management and team management/mentorship experience post-chartership, either as an engineering geologist or civil engineer.
We are looking for individuals with the right skills and abilities to help us expand our infrastructure geotechnical design capability. The successful candidate will join our rapidly expanding, flexible, and outward-looking team, which can handle work across various sectors and regional offices. The position will involve occasional travel to client sites, both within the UK and potentially internationally.
About you:
If you think this could be your next career move, we would love to hear from you. In order to succeed, we would envisage that you would be able to bring/demonstrate:

• Experience of leading Geotechnical Design Projects for large infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in the UK highways sector including National Highways Geotechnical Certification projects.
• A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent as a minimum).
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects and mentoring more junior team members in a consultancy or similar post-chartership (CEng or CGeol).
• Proven experience of acting in a senior role in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment and the ability to develop and lead geotechnical design teams.
• Project management - experience and understanding of the needs and approaches required by an expanding engineering consultancy and design marketplace, including developing client relationships, work and resource planning and commercial management.
• Proven geotechnical design experience.
• Competent in the use of leading geotechnical design software (GEO5, Oasys suite, GeoStudio, Rocscience, Plaxis 2D and 3D, etc.)
• Application of CDM Regulations in a design and ground investigation environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and confidence to liaise with clients.
• Good commercial track record in negotiating and running successful jobs.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work (particular emphasis on preparation of Geotechnical Design Reports).
• A driving licence valid in the UK.

About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ staff across 6 regions – including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.
For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: https://www.slrconsulting.com/about/making-sustainability-happen/ and scroll to the bottom of the page.
To apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: www.slrconsulting.com/careers.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.