Geotechnical Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Bennett and Game is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to strengthen its growing team. You will manage projects from desk studies to design and reporting, and travel across the UK to sites as needed.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in geotechnical engineering, with strong site investigation and reporting skills. Flexible working options are available in this expanding multidisciplinary practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related geotechnical field required.
• Minimum 3 years’ geotechnical experience with site investigations and reporting.
• Experience with borehole drilling, soil testing and geotechnical assessments.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects across residential, commercial and public sector developments.
• Conduct desk studies, ground investigations and geotechnical assessments.
• Produce geotechnical and factual/interpretative reports.
• Design shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, and slopes as required.
• Liaise with clients, authorities and multidisciplinary teams; mentor juniors.

Skills

Geotechnical fieldwork

Desk studies

Ground investigations

Reporting

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Engineering Geology

Tools

Ground investigation equipment

Job description

Job Profile for Geotechnical Engineer CF47991

Bennett and Game are currently working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy that is looking to strengthen its growing geotechnical team with an experienced Geotechnical Engineer. The company works across a wide range of private and public sector projects, including residential, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education and healthcare developments. With offices across Birmingham, Brighton, Leicester and Nottingham, they operate nationally and have built a strong reputation for providing high-quality engineering and environmental consultancy services. This is an excellent opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 3 years' experience to join a growing team and work on a varied portfolio of development projects. The successful candidate will be involved in projects from initial desk studies and ground investigations through to geotechnical analysis, design and reporting. The role can be based from the company's Birmingham, Nottingham or Leicester office, with flexible working available.

Geotechnical Engineer - Position Overview

• Managing geotechnical projects across residential, commercial and public sector developments
• Undertaking desk studies, ground investigations and geotechnical assessments
• Producing geotechnical and factual/interpretative reports
• Carrying out geotechnical design and analysis
• Designing shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slopes, ground improvement schemes and earthworks
• Undertaking site visits, inspections and supervision of ground investigation works
• Producing technical reports, drawings, models and calculations
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, Planning, Highways, Drainage Authorities and NHBC
• Supporting Senior Engineers and Associate Directors with project delivery and business operations
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, graduates and apprentices
• Contributing to the development of departmental standards, systems and procedures
• Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice
• Travelling to sites across the UK when required

Geotechnical Engineer - Position Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant geotechnical experience
• Experience in geotechnical site investigation, analysis and technical reporting
• Strong understanding of geotechnical and soil properties
• Experience with bearing pressure and settlement calculations
• Knowledge of slope stability and retaining wall design
• Experience with exploratory hole logging and sampling
• Good understanding of ground investigation equipment and procedures
• Familiarity with NHBC Standards, current legislation and relevant industry guidance
• Contamination and remediation experience would be beneficial
• Professional membership of the Geological Society, ICE or similar, or working towards membership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use

Geotechnical Engineer - Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Wellbeing day
• Charity day
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid professional institution membership
• Flexible working arrangements
• Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Structured CPD programme with a minimum of 12 days per year