Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description:

What does the role involve?

In this role, you’ll be an active member of the Ground Engineering team helping to deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK for a range of market sectors including highways, water, energy and development. The Ground Engineering team provide a wide range of geotechnical design services across all project stages including feasibility studies, ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design, and construction supervision for geotechnical works.

We offer diverse experience for their engineers including projects spanning various industry sectors, as well varied geotechnical activities included ground investigation specification and management, earthworks and structures designs, and construction stage support. We provide a balance of office and site-based opportunities and seek to develop well-rounded engineers who are actively supported to achieve their career and chartership goals. We also provide training and mentorship to develop related soft skills including project management, commercial awareness and technical leadership.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• A proven track record of working in geotechnical consultancy in the UK.
• Relevant experience, knowledge and skills of geotechnical engineering principals and practice including planning and supervising ground investigations, undertaking geotechnical reporting, completing geotechnical design analysis and reports, and preparation of contract drawings, specifications and schedules in compliance with UK standards.
• Strong analytical skills and experience of earthworks and structures detailed design analysis and specification of engineering solutions.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical engineering solutions.
• Responsibility for your own personal development and be able to support the learning of others.
• A clean driving license and be willing to travel to sites and offices within the UK when required.

Qualifications you’ll have:

• A BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
• A MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable.