Job Title:
Geotechnical Designer – Site Representative
Duration: 12 months’ renewable
Schedule: Full-time (Monday-Friday)
Location: North Wales, Flintshire (On-site)
This opportunity is with a global EPC contractor supporting the energy transition across the full asset lifecycle and next-generation project delivery. The role will provide site-based geotechnical support on a live construction project, with a strong focus on earthworks, piled foundations, shallow foundations, and geotechnical design support during construction. This position offers the chance to play a key technical role in resolving ground-related challenges, supporting construction progress, and helping ensure work aligns with approved design standards.
Required Education:
Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology
Required Experience:
Strong experience providing site-based geotechnical support on construction projects
Experience in earthworks, piles, and shallow foundations
Experience supporting piled foundation construction on live projects
Experience reviewing and supporting pile installation, trial piling, and pile testing
Experience undertaking site inspections and confirming formation and founding conditions for shallow foundations and earthworks
Required Skills:
Ability to act as the on-site geotechnical design authority and support day-to-day construction activities
Ability to provide technical advice on ground conditions, earthworks, piling, and shallow foundations
Ability to review and respond to technical queries, contractor RFIs, and unforeseen ground conditions
Ability to advise on design changes, mitigation measures, and geotechnical risk during construction
Good working knowledge of UK standards including Eurocode 7 and BS 5930
Clear communication with contractors and design teams
Confident independent working and a pragmatic, construction-focused approach to problem solving
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience of piled retaining wall construction
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About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.