Senior Geotechnical Engineer

You will be responsible for providing technical and professional leadership as well as assisting others in the delivery of a range of geotechnical engineering design works including the following:

• Designing and detailing of works including; Soil nails & rock anchors, Earth retention systems, Sheet piles, Secant piles, Excavation support systems, Foundations, Ground improvement schemes and Temporary works.
• Interpreting ground investigations, identifying ground risks and providing technical solutions to mitigate identified risks.
• Preparing and checking a wide range of technical reports including Desk Studies, Interpretative and Design reports including documents relating to the technical approval of highway structures under CG300.
• Ensuring projects are designed to comply with current design codes and regulations including Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Ensuring projects and site works comply with current H&S requirements and industry standards whilst promoting a culture of awareness.
• Producing and assisting with the compilation of fee estimates / tender documents for the procurement of new work.
• Working with our civil and structural departments to help deliver cross-departmental projects.
• Travelling to and attending sites including commercial and domestic properties for the purposes of survey works, inspections, monitoring works, meetings, etc.
• Working with industry partners/teams including Architects, Contractors, Local Authorities and Engineers to deliver projects to suit client requirements.

What you need to succeed:

• Educated to degree level (MEng / BEng / BSc) in a Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering degree subject with geotechnical modules.
• Preferably have chartered status with an accredited body (not essential where candidates exhibit sufficient experience)
• Have a minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a geo-structural design environment. (Less experience may be considered for the right candidate).
• Significant geotechnical design experience including writing Geotechnical Design Reports and Earth Works Specifications (to CD622 and EC7).
• Proficiency in the use of design software such as AutoCad, Masterseries, SCIA Engineer, WALLAP, QGIS, Civils 3D, is essential.
• Be capable of working individually or as part of a wider team as lead engineer or assisting others.
• Be conscientious with high standards, attention to detail and good written and oral communication skills.
• Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Keep up with industry innovations, undertake CPD to maintain a good knowledge of current construction & engineering practice.
• Have a Full driving licence.