Geotechnical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment platform is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer based in North Yorkshire. The role requires strong skills in geological principles, site investigations, and project management, along with a degree in civil engineering. Candidates with experience in the rail or tunnelling sectors will have an advantage. The position involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and applying UK standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in a design environment.
• Experience in rail or tunnelling sectors is advantageous.
• Chartered status (CGeol or CEng) is desirable.
• Familiarity with UK standards or Eurocodes required.
• Sound understanding of CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Understand geological principles in engineering practice.
• Analyze site investigation data to create interpretative models.
• Design and schedule site investigations according to requirements.
• Manage own time and coordinate with SI subcontractors.
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Geological principles understanding

Site investigation data analysis

Geomechanical principles application

Project management

Good reporting skills

Education

Degree in civil engineering

MSc in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Title - Geotechnical Design Engineer

Location - North Yorkshire

Responsibilities

• A good understanding of geological principles as they relate to engineering practice, including knowledge of standard engineering geological logging and mapping procedures
• Ability to analyse site investigation data to produce valid interpretative models for use in engineering design
• Ability to design and schedule site investigations appropriate to development or design requirements
• A good understanding of geomechanical principles and their application, including some or all of:
  • Soil mechanics and foundation design
  • Rock mechanics and rock mass behaviour
  • Slope stability and slope remediation
  • Groundwater behaviour
• Project management

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Must have experience working in a design environment.
• Experience both on site and in the design office; experience in the rail and/or tunnelling sectors would be advantageous.
• Must have a degree in civil engineering
• Preferably an MSc in either Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering
• Chartered status (CGeol or CEng) would be desirable but not essential
• Good reporting and communication skills in both personal and written form
• Ability to manage own time; other engineers and technicians; SI subcontractors
• Be familiar with UK standards or equivalent Eurocodes
• Sound understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically the designer’s requirements
• Sound understanding of requirements regarding the design risk assessment process
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team