Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Overseeing, motivating, mentoring, and developing junior staff.
• Conducting site-based work to oversee the supervision of ground investigations, construction activities and undertake site inspections and construction activities.
• Create professional and technically proficient reports, along with effective communication with specialists and clients, utilising efficient working practices to deliver industry-leading, best-value services.
• Offering support in all facets of project delivery, including client communication, coordination with contractors and sub-consultants, consultation with public and statutory bodies, quality control, and management of specialists.
• Lead client meetings, being prepared to explain decisions and put forward alternative ideas and concepts
• Successfully managing and executing project work with strong financial oversight.
• Working with a high degree of independence you will have day to day responsibility for leading geotechnical input to projects, ensuring technical quality and adherence to allocated budget and programme
• Lead the management of team resources and the allocation of suitable project resources.
• Lead project delivery, work winning and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction

Requirements

• Membership of appropriate body (i.e. Institution of Civil Engineers/Geological Society) with chartered status
• Ability to understand client needs and influence contract specifications effectively.
• Proven track record in managing geotechnical projects, including the preparation of high-quality technical reports.
• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science with an Engineering Masters.
• Full driving licence.Candidates should be willing to travel within the UK & Ireland.
• Proficient in utilising a variety of geotechnical software for designing civil engineering projects, including deep and shallow foundations (such as pile group analysis), embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks/slope stability, and reinforced earthworks.
• Familiarity with Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, as well as ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications.
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate the work of others, including drawings, calculations, and reports, with a proven history of successful evaluations.
• Experience in consultancy, showcasing solid commercial insight and established relationships with clients and contractors.
• Exceptional skills in report writing and client communication.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and overseeing geotechnical desk studies, designing, procuring, and supervising Ground Investigations (GIs), as well as reviewing Ground Investigation Reports and Geotechnical Design Reports in compliance with Eurocode 7: Part 1.
• Strong technical knowledge in geotechnical engineering, with a clear grasp of fundamental principles.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance