Egis in the UK
Lead Geotechnical Engineer
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Lead Geotechnical Engineer
Help Deliver a First-of-a-Kind Nuclear Programme
Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 23,500 employees in over 70 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.
In the UK and Ireland, we are proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment, and meet emission reduction targets. From highways, rail and operations and maintenance, to energy, water, nuclear and smart infrastructure, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.
The Role
As the Geotechnical Technical Authority, you will:
- Define and maintain the site-wide geotechnical design basis, ground model, and engineering parameters.
- Lead geotechnical strategy for foundations, earthworks, excavations, ground improvement, and soil-structure interaction.
- Assess and manage key ground risks including liquefaction, settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability, and seismic performance.
- Provide technical leadership on geotechnical solutions for heavy, safety-significant fusion and infrastructure structures.
- Support seismic hazard assessments, blast analyses, and extreme loading evaluations.
- Ensure geotechnical risks are identified, mitigated, and demonstrably ALARP throughout the project lifecycle.
- Integrate geotechnical data, models, and assumptions into the digital engineering and digital twin environment.
- Support DCO submissions, regulatory engagement, environmental assessments, and nuclear safety case development.
- Provide assurance over work undertaken by delivery partners while maintaining independent technical judgement.
- Work closely with civil, structural, seismic, safety, construction, and systems engineering teams to ensure integrated, buildable solutions.
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About You
Essential
- Degree-qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline.
- Deep expertise in:
- Soil and rock mechanics
- Foundation engineering
- Ground improvement techniques
- Earthworks and excavation design
- Soil-structure interaction
- Seismic and extreme hazard assessments
- Proven experience on major nuclear, defence, energy, infrastructure, or other highly regulated projects.
- Experience operating within a Design Authority, Intelligent Client, or similar technical assurance environment.
- Strong understanding of geotechnical risk management, safety case support, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience managing uncertainty, technical assurance, and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
- Strong digital engineering capability, including BIM, digital twins, and systems engineering approaches.
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Desirable
- Experience supporting DCO submissions and regulatory scrutiny.
- Knowledge of UK nuclear geotechnical standards and safety requirements.
- Experience with safety-classified structures and first-of-a-kind engineering programmes.
- Familiarity with long-term ground monitoring and verification strategies.
- Experience working in fusion, nuclear new-build, or complex scientific facilities.
Why Join Egis?
Join a global leader in engineering, construction, and infrastructure delivery, and play a key role in shaping the future of nuclear and sustainable energy infrastructure. Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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