Heyne Tillett Steel
Geotechnical Design Engineer
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Heyne Tillett Steel
Heyne Tillett Steel is an award-winning structural and civil engineering practice with a reputation for intelligent design and innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Based in central London and established in 2007 by directors Andy Heyne, Mark Tillett, and Tom Steel, the practice now has over 180 people. We are currently working on exciting and innovative projects throughout the UK for many leading developers and architects.
Heyne Tillett Steel is an Employee Ownership Trust. We are committed to the development and success of our staff and maintaining the ethos of the practice. If you want to be part of a friendly and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you.
About The Role
We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our growing in-house Geotechnical Consultancy team.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who is looking to progress their career in geotechnical design. The role will involve the delivery of both temporary and permanent works design, with exposure to retaining walls, piled foundations, and excavation support, while building broader design and consultancy skills within a supportive team environment.
You will be working closely with the Head of Geotechnical and other internal team leads to help deliver practical, high-quality geotechnical solutions across a variety of sectors, including new build and reuse schemes. This role would suit someone who is proactive, eager to learn, and keen to broaden their technical experience while contributing to a collaborative consultancy team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Leading in the delivery of geotechnical design packages including but not limited to temporary and permanent works, including retaining wall design, pile foundation design, and excavation support.
- Review site investigation data, support the development of ground models, and assist in deriving geotechnical design parameters.
- Prepare technical deliverables including desk studies, interpretative reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
- Assist with scoping and specifying ground investigations and reviewing contractor or alternative investigation proposals.
- Carry out ground movement and soil-structure interaction assessments, including:
- Foundation interaction assessments.
- Building damage assessments.
- Thames Water asset assessments.
- Tunnel and third-party asset assessments, including BT, London Underground, Crossrail, and Royal Mail.
- Liaise with internal teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to support practical and efficient design solutions.
- Help with the preparation of reports, calculations, and project documentation.
- Support the management of project budgets, resources, and programme deadlines where required.
- Ensure technical outputs comply with relevant standards, codes of practice, and health and safety requirements.
- Support quality assurance, technical improvement, and the development of internal procedures and standards.
- Provide support to junior team members where appropriate, with supervision.
The Ideal Candidate
- Strong experience in geotechnical design.
- Experience in geotechnical design work, with a willingness to develop greater independence.
- Good understanding of soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering principles, and geotechnical risk assessments.
- Experience in reviewing ground investigation data and assisting with ground model development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical reports and documents.
- Good working knowledge of UK geotechnical practice; exposure to London ground conditions and ground investigation practice desirable.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery.
- Confident communicator, able to explain engineering concepts clearly to colleagues and site teams.
- Proactive, self-sufficient, and keen to develop professionally.
- Commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and sustainable design, including reducing embodied carbon where practicable.
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Experience in the following would be advantageous:
- Site supervision or exposure to geotechnical works on site.
- Use of Oasys software including PILE, ALP, ADSEC, PDISP, XDISP, and SLOPE.
- Numerical modelling and soil-structure interaction using PLAXIS 2D or 3D.
- Retaining wall design using WALLAP.
- Basic proficiency in AutoCAD LT.
- Coding or automation skills, such as Python or Excel VBA.
Heyne Tillett Steel is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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