Geotechnical Engineer.

BuroHappold; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic Ground Engineering team. The role involves providing geotechnical support on various projects, requiring strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment. If you are driven to achieve quality results and are looking for a flexible and inclusive workplace, apply now.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Attractive salary and benefits package

Generous company pension scheme

Flexible benefits (cycle scheme, dental insurance)

Enhanced parental leave policies

Dedicated programs for continuous development

Support for wellbeing through employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years postgraduate experience in consulting design.
• Experience with ground investigations and geotechnical design methodologies.
• Aspiring to become a Chartered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Scoping and supervising geotechnical site investigations.
• Undertaking numerical modelling for foundation analysis.
• Liaising with other disciplines to support geotechnical solutions.

Skills

Geotechnical interpretation

Soil-structure interaction

Advanced numerical modelling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree or PhD in civil or geotechnical engineering

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Got a flair for the complex? Buro Happold's Ground Engineering team is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join their vibrant multi-disciplinary practice.

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be part of the wider Ground Engineering team. Your main objective will be to provide high-quality geotechnical support to our clients in developing bespoke, sustainable structural engineering and infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas.

Your next role:

1. Scoping, specification, management, and supervision of geotechnical site investigations.
2. Site characterisation including ground modelling and geotechnical interpretation.
3. Soil-structure interaction and geotechnical substructure design.
4. Liaising with other disciplines to support development of substructure solutions.
5. Undertaking numerical modelling including foundation, retaining wall, and slope analysis.
6. Data review and analysis including interpretation and input into technical design reports.

Your skills and experience:

You will hold a master's degree or PhD in civil or geotechnical engineering or equivalent, with a strong desire and drive to deliver quality projects and achieve excellent results. We have a diverse and inclusive team, and you will be comfortable working within a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment, fluently speaking and writing English. You will be proactive and responsible for your assignments, achieving excellent results through teamwork.

• Have at least two years of postgraduate experience within a consulting design practice.
• Proven experience in specifying and reviewing ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, and soil-structure interaction design methodologies.
• Experience with advanced numerical modelling, including the use of alternative constitutive models.
• Enthusiasm and geotechnical expertise to develop and communicate concepts.
• Aspiring to become a Chartered Engineer, with leadership and development ambitions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective liaising with clients and consultants.

What we offer you:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance and income protection.
• Holiday entitlement of days per annum (excluding bank holidays) with flexible holiday arrangements.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits such as cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and discounts.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Early finish on the last Friday of each month.
• Dedicated programs for your continuous development, regardless of career stage.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• Support for wellbeing through an employee assistance program and activities.
• An inclusive environment with social and outreach activities, mentoring, and global opportunities.

We value flexible working and welcome applications from those seeking this in their careers.

Ready for something a little less ordinary?

Apply now to start your career journey with us.

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