HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Senior Geotechnical Engineer – HS2 Ltd
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Base salary: £54,878pa to c.£64,562pa, depending on skills and experience. In addition, a 20% flexible benefits fund (paid on top of base salary and fully pensionable) and a range of competitive benefits.
About the Role
HS2 Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We celebrate diversity, provide flexible working solutions, and foster professional development.
As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will work closely with the Head of Ground Engineering and Lead Geotechnical Engineer to deliver technical leadership across the HS2 programme. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining technical standards and specifications for geotechnical engineering disciplines.
- Providing specialist technical advice across HS2 Ltd’s operations, including responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), technical questions (TQs), and adjustments (Departures).
- Supporting delivery teams to ensure compliance with Civil Engineering standards and geotechnical integrity.
- Collaborating with Main Works Civil Contracts Integral Project Teams (MWCC IPTs) and other contracts (e.g., civil, depots, stations, rail operations).
- Assessing residual ground movements and managing handover processes for earthworks.
- Enhancing infrastructure maintenance and management for geotechnical assets, in alignment with Operations & Maintenance teams.
- Advising on ground risk and compensation events related to construction conditions.
Additionally, you will promote innovation and best practice, ensuring consistent, efficient approaches across the entire HS2 project.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Integration:
- Work with the Lead Geotechnical Engineer to maintain consistency in geotechnical standards and engineering excellence.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical authority to all HS2 business units, including HS2 Ltd and supply chain partners.
- Support safety-critical decision-making and compliance with HS2’s Safe at Heart principles.
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Technical & Commercial Liaison:
- Review ground risk for potential compensation events arising from contract clauses (e.g., NEC3).
- Deliver impact assessments on proposed changes to geotechnical standards.
- Coordinate specialist engineering consultancy input, working with HS2’s procurements and financial teams.
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Innovation & Process Improvement:
- Implement new and fit-for-purpose technologies, techniques, and processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality.
Questions about You
HS2 Ltd seeks candidates with:
- Technical expertise: In geotechnical design, foundations, earthworks, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Leadership and project management: Experience in managing complex technical projects across competing deadlines and costs.
- Interpersonal & Collaborative Skills: Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and manufacturer teams.
Skills & Knowledge
Technical & Scientific Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of civil engineering design principles and geotechnical processes.
- Experience conducting ground investigations on major civil infrastructure projects.
- Proven skills in data analysis, research, and problem-solving to guide informed decisions.
Professional Attributes
- Strong abilities in communication, both technical and leadership-focused, to complex teams.
- Versatile, adaptable, and capable of applying geotechnical standards in real-world scenarios.
Key Experience Requirements
- Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Geology (or equivalent profession accreditation), preferably outstanding.
- Minimum five years’ full-time experience in large-scale infrastructure construction.
- Strong understanding of contract principles (NEC3), procurement, risk management, and commercial issues.
- Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies and principles, with a propensity to embed them in technical solutions.
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Ideal Applicant: Types of Experience
- Experience overseeing large, intricate ground engineering programmes with high commercial and technical governance requirements.
- Hands-on involvement ensuring ground safety, stability, and longevity for transport-related infrastructure (e.g., railway systems).
Your Attitude: Guiding Principles
This role requires alignment with HS2 Ltd’s interconnected core values: Safety, Leadership, Integrity, and Respect.
Our environment values innovation with patience, adherence to legal and professional obligations, and passion to enhance both infrastructure and careers. The role demands a diverse team culture collaborator firm in forwarding equity, inclusivity, and opportunities.
Qualified candidates should be proven leaders with eligibility to work in the UK.
Additional Notes
- Workplace Inclusion: Equal opportunity based on merit, with adjustments and flexibility supported as requested.
- Compliance: Pre-employment checks will include right-to-work validation, references, DBS, and financial/education verification.
- Right to Work Notice: We are unable to sponsor visas – candidates must already possess UK work approval. Applications after the deadline will not be considered.
About Us
HS2 Ltd is delivering the UK’s bold new high-speed railway, revolutionising commutes between cities with increased capacity, cost-efficient travel, and job growth.
We champion employability for all, inclusive of positive adjustments, flexible working, and professional growth opportunities. As a future-focused organisation, HS2 Ltd adopts goals of safety and sustainability.
Our inclusive policies ensure a supportive, respectful, and fulfilling workplace.
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