Chartered Geotechnical Engineer/Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Training & development

Travel opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking a Chartered/Senior Geotechnical Engineer for Edinburgh or Glasgow offices to lead a portfolio of geotechnical projects across the UK and internationally. You will mentor junior engineers, manage projects, and apply geotechnical design expertise using GeoStudio, Repute and Wallap, with emphasis on AI applications.

A degree in civil engineering or geology with MSc in geotechnical subjects, chartered status, and a UK driving license are required.

Qualifications

• A MSc or equivalent in geotechnical subjects and chartered status as a civil engineer or geologist.
• Experience in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong project management, client relationship and work-planning skills.
• Proven geotechnical design experience and numerical/analytical capabilities for foundations, slopes and anchors.
• Experience with GeoStudio, Repute and Wallap and digital geotechnical engineering incl. AI.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations in design and ground investigation environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical communication skills; ability to lead design teams.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas; valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor geotechnical design teams across projects.
• Manage client relationships and project delivery from inception to completion.
• Apply numerical/analytical approaches to foundations, slopes and anchors.
• Collaborate with design teams, ensure quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Chartered status

Project management

Geotechnical design

Communication

Mentoring

AI in geotech

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or geology

MSc geotechnical subject

Tools

GeoStudio

Repute

Wallap

Job description

Job Description Overview Take our vision into the future. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. We have a great opportunity for an experienced and well-rounded Chartered/Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office to support our impressive current portfolio of prestigious geotechnical projects both in the UK and internationally.

Your role

You will be a chartered geotechnical engineer with a proven technical leadership and project management track record. The role will include the mentoring of junior geotechnical engineers and therefore good communication skills are essential. We are especially interested in hearing from candidates with experience of working in Design and Build environments. You should have a degree in civil engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and hold chartered status as either a civil engineer or geologist. You should have the right flare and ability that will help us develop and expand our infrastructure or energy geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.

About you

A good academic background with a degree (ideally MSc or equivalent). Chartered status, Proven experience of working in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment. Project management: Experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, work planning and commercial management. Proven geotechnical design experience and numerical/analytical capabilities of structures, foundations, slopes and anchors using appropriate tools and workflows. Experience in general numerical software such as GeoStudio, Repute, Wallap etc. Digital geotechnical engineering capability including the application of AI and machine learning in geotechnical design. Application of CDM Regulations in a design and ground investigation environment. Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to develop and lead geotechnical design teams. Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise and build relationships with clients to support effective work winning delivery. Good commercial track record in negotiating and running successful jobs to support “right first time” project delivery. Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work. A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas. A valid UK driving license.

Rewards & benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
• Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
• Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. #LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK | #GETJOBS Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.