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Our client is one of the largest multidisciplinary partnerships in the UK providing engineering and design consultancy services with innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions for challenging environments
Due to an increasing forward workload, they are currently looking to appoint an experienced Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist position within the Edinburgh Team.
The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of projects spanning the renewables, transportation, industrial, retail, residential and commercial sectors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Data collection, manipulation and interpretation of both geotechnical and geo-chemical data as part of site investigations for wide range of schemes
Preparation of Geotechnical Desk Studies, Interpretative Reports and Specifications
Design, Procurement and Supervision of Site Investigations.
Undertake geotechnical analysis and design e.g. slope stability, settlement assessments and foundation and retaining wall design
Management of multiple projects
Management and Technical oversight of Junior team members
Preparation of Fee proposals and input into Tenders
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology
- Experience in the design, specification and management of ground investigation works
- Proven experience in geotechnical design to UK Eurocodes as part of a multi-disciplinary projects
- Experience undertaking geotechnical design works for shallow and deep foundations, piling works, earthworks, slope stability and retaining walls.
- Preparation of geotechnical reports, including desk studies, Ground Investigation Reports, and Geotechnical Design Reports.
- Preparation of specification and drawings for construction works.
- Experience in the use of geotechnical design software, ie OASYS suite or equivalent
- Preparation of fee estimates and input into tender submissions
- Mentoring and training of Junior staff
Successful candidates must have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to working within a dynamic team, and have the confidence to deliver challenging projects and support the development of junior staff.
The current permanent employment opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package for permanent staff which includes training opportunities, reimbursement of professional fees, contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance, interest-free travel loan scheme, additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme, staff loyalty bonus
