Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Wellbeing support

CPD and training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join its London team. You will deliver geotechnical projects from investigation through design and construction support, mentoring junior engineers and engaging with clients.

The role includes responsibilities across project delivery, team development and client liaison. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary up to £70,000 plus benefits, a pension scheme, private healthcare and ongoing

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership with ICE, the Geological Society or equivalent.
• Strong consultancy experience within geotechnical engineering.
• Experience delivering projects across a range of development sectors.
• Strong technical reporting and analytical skills.
• Experience managing projects and supporting or mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from inception through to completion.
• Designing and supervising ground investigations.
• Producing interpretative reports, geotechnical assessments and technical documentation.
• Undertaking foundation, retaining wall, earthworks and slope stability assessments.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and resources.
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Supporting fee proposals and contributing to business development.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting the continued growth of the geotechnical team.

Skills

Geotechnical consultancy

Project management

Client engagement

Mentoring junior engineers

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Job description

Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: London | Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits

I'm working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join its London team.

The business has a strong reputation across the built environment, delivering engineering and environmental services across sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, regeneration and infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to take a senior position within an established geotechnical team, combining technical delivery and project management with client engagement, mentoring and business development.

The Role

You'll take responsibility for the delivery of geotechnical projects from initial investigation through to design and construction support, working closely with engineers and other disciplines across the wider business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from inception through to completion.
• Designing and supervising ground investigations.
• Producing interpretative reports, geotechnical assessments and technical documentation.
• Undertaking foundation, retaining wall, earthworks and slope stability assessments.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and resources.
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Supporting fee proposals and contributing to business development.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting the continued growth of the geotechnical team.

About You

We're looking for an experienced geotechnical engineer who is ready to take on greater responsibility and play an active role in both project delivery and team development.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or be working towards Chartership with ICE, the Geological Society or equivalent.
• Strong consultancy experience within geotechnical engineering.
• Experience delivering projects across a range of development sectors.
• Strong technical reporting and analytical skills.
• Experience managing projects and supporting or mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships.

The role would suit a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer looking to step into an Associate position, or an existing Associate looking for a new challenge.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Ongoing training, CPD and professional development.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Varied and technically challenging project portfolio.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Additional Information

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.