Senior Geotechnics Engineer

Are you an at‑talented Geotechnical Engineer with a passion for developing other talented geo‑professionals and delivering complex projects across a wide range of markets? Do you have a growing industry network which can be used to grow a strong business based in the UK Midlands but with a global reach? Are you ready to use your skill and experience to deliver some of the most transformative infrastructure projects in our industry?

If this sounds like you, or you would like to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join Ramboll Geotechnics as our new Senior Geotechnical Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer who can provide a fresh perspective delivering excellent services to our clients and inspire colleagues to deliver sustainable and best‑value solutions. As our new Senior Geotechnical Engineer you will be part of the UK and Ireland Geotechnical Department working collaboratively on a wide variety of projects. Our team in Birmingham is growing and this role is a great opportunity to help guide this growth and work with and develop talented younger staff.

The role is based in our city centre office in Birmingham, but there will be opportunities to travel around the UK and beyond to work with our network of geo‑professionals. This role will also provide the opportunity for site‑based work. We are a diverse team and welcome staff who wish to work in a hybrid fashion. You will be encouraged to actively engage with industry bodies and institutions;

many of our staff take the opportunity to speak at industry conferences. Ramboll is also actively pursuing new markets such as water and energy alongside our established transport infrastructure and development portfolio. This role will present an opportunity to be a key part of this evolution. Our geotechnical team has an active social life including cultural trips and sporting events alongside plenty of ad hoc trips out.

• Geotechnical discipline leadership for a wide variety of projects
• Being a go‑to specialist for colleagues on geotechnical engineering
• Delivery of geotechnical analysis of complex soil and rock design scenarios
• Providing mentorship for the development of less experienced colleagues
• Contribution to the development of our geotechnical engineering business in the Midlands and further afield

• Proven experience in the delivery of geotechnical projects
• Professional qualification with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Track record in embracing and driving new approaches to design and service delivery

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• Support and encouragement for institutional participation

Please submit your application with your up‑to‑date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Contact Head of Ground Engineering UK & Ireland, Stephen Lawrence West,

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation‑owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and…