Geotechnical Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for their Manchester office. In this role, you will work on various building and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with design standards and offering support to junior members. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in a consultancy environment, as well as be working towards chartered status. The position offers a range of perks including a company car or cash allowance, pension scheme, and flexible working.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership)

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Working toward chartered status through an appropriate body.
• Experience in ground engineering consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Perform all technical and departmental duties.
• Review specialist subcontractor’s reports for compliance.
• Undertake geotechnical design work across various sectors.

Skills

Geotechnical Design

Regulatory Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology

Job description

Overview

This consultancy is searching for a Geotechnical Engineer to join their Manchester office. This role includes working on a range of building and infrastructure redevelopments in a team full of dedicated geotechnical experts.

What’s on offer

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

The role

• Perform all technical and departmental duties as listed above.
• Keep up to date with ground engineering design trends/customer awareness/design techniques.
• Review specialist subcontractor’s reports for technical compliance with design intent.
• Undertake all aspects of geotechnical design work on various project sizes across the following sectors: Rail, Power, Highways, Defence, Aviation, Public Sector and Life Sciences.
• Be conversant with current technical codes, standards and responsibilities under CDM and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work within a fully integrated, multi-discipline design team.
• Offer support and guidance to junior team members.
• Represent the company at client meetings.

What you need to succeed

• Degree qualified in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or Equivalent)
• Working toward chartered status through an appropriate body (ICE, GeolSoc, IMMM)
• Experience in a consultancy, within ground engineering
• Experience in the delivery of studies, specifications, interpretive reporting, and aspects of geotechnical design