Geotechnical Associate Director

Strata Construction Consulting; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is seeking an Associate Director to enhance their Geotechnical National Service line in the UK. In this role, you will manage design aspects of projects, perform geotechnical analysis, and prepare reports for major developments. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, have a Master's in Geotechnics, and be familiar with PLAXIS. Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a strong development culture are on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

26 days holiday per year

Hybrid working arrangements

Fantastic training and development culture

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
• Experience with PLAXIS and other geotechnical tools.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage design aspects of geotechnical projects.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and data interpretation.
• Prepare interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Collaborate and train the national technical team.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Team player

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to use PLAXIS 2D and 3D

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

First Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Masters in Geotechnics

Tools

PLAXIS 2D and 3D

FEM 2D and 3D

PDISP

XDISP

WALLOP

SETTLE 3D

Job description

Our client is seeking to strengthen and expand its Geotechnical National Service line by recruiting an Associate Director for either their Glasgow or Perth office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly rated professional team with a strong reputation for quality, technical knowledge and providing our clients with commercially focused solutions.

As team leader looking at ground movement analysis you will work with our structural engineers on our portfolio of major developments nationally.

You will work closely with other colleagues to deliver integrated ground investigations, interpretative reports and geotechnical design advice for a wide range of projects including tall towers, deep basements, retaining walls, ground improvement and earthworks by using a collective national and local resource.

You will be part of the national service line and one of your key tasks will be ensuring you utilise the technical support within the regions by sharing work around the business, as well as the local teams to deliver GMA and design to enhance a resilient and technically strong national virtual team. You will need to be technically strong as well as able to work closely with structural and civil engineers, both on a technical and personal basis and you will be very familiar with “the one team culture” environment as a champion yourself.

The role:

• Design management of aspects of projects on behalf of the Geotechnical National Service Line to ensure projects are delivered competently, effectively, on budget and on time.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and data interpretation use FEM 2D and 3D.
• Critically appraise a site based on available data and highlight key geotechnical design considerations.
• Prepare interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Undertake tunnel and other 3rd party asset assessments.
• Work under the technical management and direction of the National Service line lead for Geotechnics whilst reporting locally via cost centre to a Regional Director.
• Collaborative and supportive of the NSL you will ensure work is shared nationally and that you train and mentor the national technical team as directed by the NSL UK lead

What you need to succeed:

• Chartered Engineer preferably with a first Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and Masters in Geotechnics.
• Ability to use PLAXIS 2D and 3D , PDISP, XDISP , WALLOP and SETTLE 3D to teach and mentor others and undertake cat 3 checks on 3rd party work.
• Strong team player able to take instruction and provide timeous support when required, able to report to both NSL lead and RD on local level.
• Have a sound understanding of geotechnical principles in relation to structural design of buildings in central London.
• A strong track record of central London projects including tall towers and deep basements.
• Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and to be able to build and develop relationships, nationally with colleagues.
• Ability to work with structural engineers and to respond to their geotechnical queries on a daily basis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with other team leaders as part of a group at equal standing in the national service line, lead by the NSL lead.
• Strong attention to detail.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package with annual salary reviews
• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Fantastic training and development culture