Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Who are we?

Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.

We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment built for career progression.

With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny. To help us achieve success we are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer.

What will you be doing as our new Senior Geotechnical Engineer?

We’ll look to you to provide sector-level leadership and strategic direction and lead the geotechnical team within the alliance. Working on a diver programme of water recycling and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Discipline Management

• Represent the @one Alliance as a leader in geotechnical engineering.

• Ensure quality in geotechnical design by developing and implementing robust procedures, standards, and guidance to achieve a “right first time” approach.

• Collaborate with Design Managers and Civil Leads to allocate skilled resources to projects, ensuring competency and excellence from concept to detailed design.

• Oversee and assess the performance of suppliers and subcontractors’ designs.

• Ensure that geotechnical design aligns with health and safety standards, environmental considerations, procurement needs, and operational requirements.

Project Delivery

• Partner with Principal Civil Engineers and project teams to achieve portfolio outcomes.

• Ensure affordability by identifying and delivering value-driven opportunities.

• Support discipline engineers to adopt appropriate methods and deliver designs on time and to the highest quality.

• Lead sustainability efforts by producing designs that enhance environmental and social outcomes.

• Contribute to risk, opportunities, and value management by challenging designs to achieve the best outcomes.

Health & Safety

• Champion excellence in health, safety, and welfare for your discipline, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.

• Identify and address health, safety, and welfare concerns within your team.

• Promote safe design practices and ensure all off-site activities are appropriately planned and risk assessed.

People & Team Development

• Provide visible leadership to the geotechnical team, fostering engagement through regular discipline meetings and initiatives.

• Manage and mentor team members, supporting their professional development and career progression.

• Identify and address competency gaps within the team, supporting recruitment and the use of global resources where needed.

Transformation & Innovation

• Inspire a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement within the geotechnical discipline.

• Drive carbon reduction and the sustainable use of natural capital in designs.

• Lead the adoption of advanced techniques and technologies.

• Collaborate with industry bodies and clients to challenge standards and drive industry-wide improvement.

About You:
To be successful in this position you will have proven leadership in Geotechnical engineering with experience in large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. You’ll hold a civil engineering or geology degree (or equivalent experience). Be committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and innovative engineering solutions, and possess strong interpersonal skills to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team.

If you are seasoned geotechnical engineer with a passion for leadership, innovation, and sustainability and thrive in a collaborative environment, driving excellence in engineering design and project delivery apply today and join the @one Alliance as our Senior Geotechnical Engineer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of geotechnical engineering for Anglian Water and beyond.

Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

At the Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe that diversity enriches our team, fuels innovation, and drives success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination and bias, where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in creating a culture where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is the norm.

Alongside this we want to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities during the interview process. If you require any specific accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or any other individual circumstances, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Our vision

A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to:

Empower our people; Delight our Customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.

Our Values

To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:

Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring

The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Eight partners, endless opportunities.

Location: Hybrid, Peterborough.