Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Our client is an award winning consultancy offering the full range of geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy services so theycan manage projects in their entirety for theirclients. They offer a one-stop shop for the smallest to the largest projects, from drilling the first borehole through the delivery of interpretative reports to the completion of remedial design works.

Our clientsis a specialist geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy in the UK and Ireland with clients in residential, commercial, and public sectors.

Established since 1994 our client has a healthy order book from previous clients that use our clients services year on a regular basis Innovative and well established our client has offices across the UK. Theirphilosophy has always been to look at what theydo from a clients perspective and as a growing business, theyunderstand the importance of reliability in delivery and certainty of advice.

Qualification:

Degree in relevant engineering field & working towards chartership

Job Description:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years experience working towards chartership or aspire too.

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Geotechnical Engineer:

• Develop ground models and determine geotechnical parameters.
• Design various geotechnical structures including piles, foundations, retaining walls, ground anchors, soil nails, and reinforced soil slopes and walls.
• Temporary works design
• Conduct ground movement assessments and settlement analysis.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver successful projects.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers and provide technical support as needed.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and soil/structure interaction
• Use of software tools such as Oasys Pile, Alp, PDisp, Adsec, ADC, Rocscience Slide, WALLAP, AutoCAD, and Excel. Some experience in the use of Plaxis 3D or other FE software would be desirable.
• Good knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and relevant CIRIA guides.
• Thorough understanding of ground investigation techniques and experience in specifying geotechnical testing (in-situ and laboratory) while interpreting results accurately.
• A self-starter attitude, conducting independent reading and research with guidance from the Project/Technical Director.
• Excellent analytical skills and a curious, inquisitive mindset.
• Chartered or working towards a Chartered Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers or appropriate professional body.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary, Bonus, Contributed Pension Scheme, holidays and much more