AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Chartered/Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role supports a growing portfolio of high-profile geotechnical projects across infrastructure—including defence, rail, highways, and water—and energy sectors such as renewables, low carbon, and nuclear. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to project delivery in a diverse, collaborative environment.
What You'll Do
- Provide technical leadership and project management on geotechnical projects
- Mentor junior geotechnical engineers
- Liaise and build relationships with clients to support effective work winning and delivery
- Lead geotechnical design teams
- Ensure 'right first time' project delivery through strong commercial management
- Self-check and produce accurate technical reports
- Travel on short assignments within the UK and overseas
What We're Looking For
- Chartered status as a civil engineer or geologist
- Degree in civil engineering or geology with a postgraduate qualification in a geotechnical subject
- Proven technical leadership and project management track record
- Proven geotechnical design experience
- Numerical/analytical capabilities for structures, foundations, slopes, and anchors
- Experience using GeoStudio, Repute, Wallap or similar numerical software
- Application of CDM Regulations in design and ground investigation environments
- Excellent interpersonal and technical skills
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Ability to self-check work for accuracy
- Valid UK driving license
- Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas
Nice to Have
- Experience working in Design and Build environments
- Digital geotechnical engineering capability including application of AI and machine learning in geotechnical design
Technical Stack
- GeoStudio
- Repute
- Wallap
Team & Environment
- Over 35 geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists in Scotland
- Part of a national team of over 345 UK-based ground engineering professionals
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits for health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Flexible and remote working policies
- Family-friendly and inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
Work Mode
- Hybrid working model with office locations in Edinburgh and Glasgow
- Flexible and remote working policies designed to help balance work and personal life
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We seek individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives and believe talent is enriched through differences in gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.
