Geotechnical Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for their Manchester office, focusing on building and infrastructure projects. Candidates should possess relevant engineering degrees and work towards chartered status. Key responsibilities include geotechnical design and team support in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus additional options

Discount scheme

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a consultancy within ground engineering.
• Working towards chartered status.
• Ability to support and guide junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform all technical duties related to geotechnical engineering.
• Undertake design work across sectors including Rail and Power.
• Represent the company at client meetings.

Skills

Ground Engineering

Technical Compliance

Multi-discipline Design Team

Education

Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Status (ICE, GeolSoc, IMMM)

Job description

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