Associate Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

As an Associate in our Geotechnical Engineering team, you will take a leading role in delivering technically robust, commercially successful and innovative engineering solutions across complex UK buildings and infrastructure projects. Working closely with Directors, you will help shape geotechnical design strategies, lead multidisciplinary delivery teams, and provide technical guidance on deep basements, foundations, retained structures, asset impact assessments and ground movement engineering in dense urban environments. You will be responsible for developing strong client relationships, supporting new business opportunities, and ensuring exceptional technical and commercial outcomes on all commissions under your direction. You will also mentor, support and develop engineers within the team, contributing to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and technical excellence across the UK geotechnical practice. Robert Bird Group has a strong record of delivering award‑winning UK projects, including: 21 Moorfields, London - Structural Steel Design Award 2025 (Winner); Ground Engineering Awards 2019 (Winner). Spire London - Ground Engineering Awards 2018 (Winner) for excellence demonstrated on the project.