Geotechnical Design Manager

F8 Ferrovial Construction Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to manage geotechnical responsibilities for the HS2 Track Contract in Camden Town. The role involves analyzing geotechnical data, managing piling works, and liaising with various teams to ensure project success. A degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering is required along with strong communication skills and experience in geotechnical methodologies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of key aspects of geotechnical design and construction methodology.
• Experience in piling design/construction and pile testing.
• Very good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the geotechnical aspects for the HS2 Track Contract.
• Manage and lead any geotechnical aspects related to Calvert depot.
• Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications.

Skills

Geotechnical design knowledge

Civil engineering principles

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the geotechnical aspects for the HS2 Track Contract, including Calvert Depot. The track systems geotechnical works include piling and earthworks at Calvert as well as the checking of any geotechnical information hand overed from Main Works to Track systems contractor as well as assessing any geotechnical aspects coming from the Alliance.
• Responsible for analysing the hand over data from the Main Works for the frost protection layer as well as the subgrade for aspects such as heave, settlements and constructability geotechnical topics for our track.
• Manage and lead any geotechnical aspects related to Calvert depot, including piling works and earthworks movements in the site, providing the foundation required to the IMD building and railhead.
• Attending the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham, Calvert and/or London.
• Attending / chairing meetings for geotechnical issues such as Geohazards that become apparent during construction and provide technical support for their mitigation.
• Support the Client with identifying change, risk and opportunities and constantly striving for efficiencies and cost savings.
• Scope review of construction stage GI and surveys.
• Aid in the study of optimization and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams, and designers.
• Support the link and coordination with construction teams for management of geotechnical related issues.
• Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.).
• Close liaison with the Engineering Managers to ensure the delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the Client's requirements is essential.
• Close out geotechnical issue within area of responsibility in timely manner.
• Review of monitoring reports and certificates. Support progressive technical assurance during design, construction and handover process.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge of key aspects of geotechnical design and construction methodology.
• Knowledge of settlement and heave analysis on tracks, Rayleigh waves and associated mitigation measures.
• Good knowledge of relevant geotechnical standards and their applicability for design construction.
• Experience in piling design/construction.
• Experience in pile testing and interpretation.
• Experience in managing and liaising with third parties and other contractors.
• Very good communication skills.