Geotechnical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geotechnical or Geo-environmental Engineer to join their successful Geology team in Manchester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to ground-related risk management and building fabric investigation. You will be part of a supportive team that values professional development, providing you with the resources to pursue chartership and enhance your skills. If you are passionate about geotechnical consultancy and want to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Paid travel and expenses

Mentoring programme for progression to chartership

Paid professional membership

Use of company vehicles for site visits

Company profit sharing scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the relevant industry.
• Relevant chartership or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team for geotechnical and geo-environmental projects.
• Support with soil waste management and building fabric matters.

Skills

Land contamination risk assessment

Geotechnical analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Are you an experienced Geotechnical or Geo-environmental Engineer who wants to work as a crucial member of a successful and established Geology team in Manchester?
My client is an owner-managed private company specialising in ground related risk management and building fabric investigation. The ground related specialisms range from geotechnical consultancy to contaminated land assessment. From the four offices, the company offers services nationwide, and on occasion overseas.
The consultancy provides a wide range of services including expert consultancy on geotechnical and geo-environmental projects, support with soil waste management and building fabric matters.

The Ground Investigation teams are multidisciplinary, covering factual reporting, contaminated land risk assessments, and geotechnical appraisal. The position is based in the company's head office in Northampton. The role will be predominantly office-based, with at least 80% of the role expected to be office-based. Some travel will be required to accommodate client meetings, training, and business development.

As an Engineer, you will join an experienced team where continued professional development, training, and mentoring are integral to work. CPD will be actively encouraged, and you will be supported to work towards relevant charterships or accreditations to support your areas of interest and specialties as they develop.

What we need from you:

1. Minimum 2 years in relevant industry
2. A relevant degree
3. Relevant chartership or working towards it
4. A good understanding of land contamination risk assessment
5. A good understanding of geotechnical analysis
6. Good communication skills (written and verbal)
7. Proactive and positive attitude
8. Problem solving ability
9. Motivational skills
10. Demonstrable management, leadership, and mentoring skills
11. Full driving license

Benefits on offer:

1. Competitive salary
2. 25 days annual leave (full time employment entitlement) plus bank holidays
3. Private health insurance
4. Paid travel and expenses
5. Mentoring programme for progression to chartership
6. Paid professional membership of a chartership body
7. Use of company vehicles for site visits
8. Company profit sharing scheme

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.