Geotechnical Engineer

A leading highways consultancy is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer (Contract) to support a major HS2 route package in Birmingham. This is a Geotechnical Construction Phase Support (CPS) role, co-located with the wider project team, supporting the contractor/client on site, handling live geotechnical issues and validating design assumptions. Key Responsibilities Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) - Secondary Assurance/Check Review ITPs and recommend witnessing requirements for contractor testing/inspections Witness site inspections/testing and review samples of construction records Maintain auditable site observation reports and record reviewsField Change Requests (FCRs) - Technical Support Review/respond to site technical queries Follow internal assurance processes for design changes Flag when external assurance is required for changesNon-Conformance Reports (NCRs) Respond to NCRs or coordinate design team support Flag when external assurance is required for NCR solutionsInstrumentation and Monitoring (I&M) Analyse/interpret monitoring data and provide technical input Attend regular monitoring meetings Provide mitigation recommendations for trigger breaches/unexpected trendsEarthworks & Geotechnical Data Logging Slope geological inspections/mapping (cuts, bulk excavations) Formation inspections for multiple structure typesGeotechnical Feedback Reports (GFR) Support production/checking of feedback reports Support junior staff as requiredRequirements Geotechnical engineering experience in highways / major infrastructure Strong understanding of geotechnical design and CPS delivery Confident with geotechnical data interpretation/analysis Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving Able to be on site in Birmingham 3+ days/week Relevant engineering degree (or equivalent)If you're a Geotechnical Engineer looking for a high-profile HS2 CPS contract, please apply and we'll be in touch