Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Where Expertise Meets Innovation

North-West Chorley | UK-Wide Projects | Visa Sponsorship Available

£45–50k + Car + Bonus + Benefits | Flexible Hybrid Working

Are you a geotechnical expert who thrives on complexity, innovation and solving the problems others avoid? Want to work for a team that doesn’t follow the industry — but leads it?

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a highly skilled and forward-thinking internal consultancy team that supports complex, high-risk, and technically demanding ground engineering projects across the UK.

You’ll be a key technical contributor in a team that’s shaping policy, standards, and the next generation of geotechnical design frameworks for the wider business — from pioneering new piling systems to working on iconic heritage structures, national infrastructure, and major civil projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and analysis of complex foundation solutions using ground improvement and piling techniques
• Act as a technical lead for non-standard projects, complex conditions, and geotechnical challenges
• Help develop design frameworks for new products, systems and national design standards (e.g. Eurocode Gen 2)
• Drive research, innovation and continuous improvement across the geotechnical discipline
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the wider development of internal engineering capability

You’ll Excel Here If You:

• Bring deep understanding of geotechnical design first principles — you're the "first one in" on a tough site
• Have experience in foundation design, ideally with piling contractors or ground engineering consultants
• Know your way around complex geotechnical modelling — Plaxis experience is a big plus
• Hold a relevant degree (Civil Engineering, Geology, etc.) — MSc in Geotechnical Engineering highly desirable
• Have a specialism (e.g. slope stability, retaining walls, restricted access works) — we’re open to unique skills

What Makes This Role Stand Out:

• This isn’t volume design — it’s niche, national-impact work that stretches your engineering brain
• The team influences policy and standards — not just project outputs
• Long-term development path in a team led by engineers with 20+ years’ experience and a passion for mentorship

The Package:

• £45–50k base + company car
• 25 days holiday + BH, rising to 30 with service
• Annual bonus linked to company performance (0–15%)
• Share scheme (up to £1,500 annually)
• Flexible hybrid working, early Friday finish, site travel expected but not contractual
• Join a global construction group with innovation at its core

The Process:

• Initial chat via Teams
• Final interview with the team in person

We know this person might be rare — maybe even a unicorn — but if you're passionate about excellence in ground engineering and ready for the next step, we want to hear from you. If this sounds like the ideal next role for you then apply via the button on screen or send a CV to Connor at connor.matthews@ganymedesolutions.co.uk

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation