Join Anglian Water as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in Peterborough. This is a permanent, full-time role offering a salary of £54,000 with hybrid working expectations of 2-3 office days per week. You will lead geotechnical inputs across major infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and technical excellence.
Requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
Experience delivering geotechnical engineering solutions on infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding and application of Eurocode 7.
Experience producing and interpreting Ground Investigation Reports and Geotechnical Design Reports.
Full UK driving licence.
Chartered status, or working towards chartership, is advantageous.
Ground Investigation: Specify, review, and interpret ground investigations and technical reports.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and communicate geotechnical risks throughout project lifecycles.
Mentorship: Support the development of junior engineers through coaching and technical guidance.
Potential transition routes: People from Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering backgrounds may bring relevant ground modeling and design skills, alongside meeting technical requirements.
Job description
Location: Thorpe Wood House, Peterborough (expectation of 2-3 office days / week but this will vary depending on business need)
Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: £54,000
Our Team
Are you passionate about geotechnical engineering and want to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure projects?
At Anglian Water, we're investing billions in our infrastructure to support customers and the environment for generations to come. As part of our Engineering team, you'll provide specialist geotechnical expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects, helping ensure assets are designed and delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across our capital delivery programme.
You'll work closely with our delivery partners, designers and construction teams to ensure projects are developed using robust ground information and sound geotechnical principles. From early-stage investigations through to construction support, you'll help manage ground-related risks, develop practical engineering solutions and provide assurance that designs meet the highest technical and safety standards.
As a senior member of the team, you'll also support the development of engineers across the business through mentoring, coaching and technical guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide geotechnical technical leadership across Anglian Water's capital programme
Specify and review ground investigations and geotechnical assessments
Produce and review Ground Investigation Reports and Geotechnical Design Reports
Develop geotechnical solutions in accordance with Eurocode 7
Identify, assess and communicate geotechnical risks throughout project lifecycles
Undertake design assurance and quality reviews of third-party designs
Support contractor selection, supplier management and construction activities
Mentor and develop junior engineers
Champion safety, continuous improvement and innovation within geotechnical engineering
Who We're Looking For
You will be an experienced geotechnical professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders.
Qualifications and experience:
Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
Experience delivering geotechnical engineering solutions on infrastructure projects
Strong understanding and application of Eurocode 7
Experience producing and interpreting Ground Investigation Reports and Geotechnical Design Reports
Chartered status, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous
Experience of mentoring and developing engineers
Full UK driving licence
You'll be a confident communicator with strong technical judgement, capable of translating complex geotechnical issues into practical solutions and clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Why Join Us?
Help deliver one of the UK's largest infrastructure investment programmes
Work on a diverse range of technically challenging projects
Influence decisions that will benefit customers and the environment for years to come
Develop your technical expertise and leadership capability
Be part of a team committed to safety, innovation and continuous improvement
Benefits
As a valued Anglian Water colleague, you'll receive:
Personal private healthcare
Life cover – 8x annual salary paid to dependants
26 days' annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
Flexible working options
Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 7%
Annual bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
