Geotechnical Design Engineer

Carrington West; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in civil and geotechnical design seeks a Geotechnical Design Engineer for their West Midlands office. The role includes design development, client liaison, and technical report preparation, providing opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment. A competitive remuneration package with flexibility is offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Pension contribution

Flexibility in working arrangements

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of Eurocodes and engineering codes of practice.
• Experience in preparation of construction drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of ground investigation methods.

Responsibilities

• Engaged in all aspects of design development including site surveys and feasibility studies.
• Preparation of reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Budgetary control and client liaison.

Skills

Analytical/geotechnical design experience

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Good technical report writing skills

Ability to work independently

Planning and organisation skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Slope/W

WALLAP

REPUTE

TEDDS

Excel

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

My client is a specialist civil and geotechnical design consultancy with particular interest in geotechnics. They have a well-equipped design office in theWest Midlands with private parking, and close to a train station.

Although they are a small company, they are accredited to undertake permanent and temporary works designs on major infrastructure projects including stabilisation schemes, retaining walls, drainage, soil nails & ground anchor designs, mining risk assessments, embankment and cutting slope and checking of third party designs. They are well respected within the industry and have framework contracts in place with major Principal Contractors.

They are now looking for a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their team. Candidates will require:

·Detailed knowledge of Eurocodes and current engineering codes of practice.
·Effective written and verbal communication skills.
·Analytical/geotechnical design experience (earthworks, foundations, drainage)
·Knowledge of industry standard software (e.g. Slope/W, WALLAP, REPUTE, TEDDS, AutoCAD, Excel, etc.).
·Experience in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications and designers risk assessments
·Good understanding of ground investigation methods and interpretation of ground investigation results.
·Ability to identify and assess defects/instability features in earthworks, retaining walls and drainage systems.
·Experience of client liaison and attendance at design review meetings
·Ability to work to deadlines and excellent planning and organisation skills
·Ability to work independently
·Good technical report writing skills

Projects typically include the inspection and assessment, cuttings, retaining walls, culverts and drainage assets, development of options for remedial or upgrading works and the design and detailing of practical geotechnical solutions

The successful candidate will be engaged in all aspects of design development including site surveys, feasibility & options studies, analytical design, preparation of reports, specifications and drawings, budgetary control and liaison with clients and suppliers. The company provides a well-rounded career environment that offers opportunity for designers to flourish and develop practical skills within an experienced design team.

They offer a competitive remuneration package with pension contribution and flexibility in working to support individual needs.