Geotechnical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work across various sectors, including power and rail, while supporting junior engineers and collaborating closely with civil and structural teams. With a focus on development, you'll gain exposure to diverse ground conditions and take on project management responsibilities. The company promotes growth and offers a competitive salary alongside attractive benefits, including flexible working options and a robust pension plan. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual discretionary bonus

Option to work from home

On-site parking

Company pension matched up to 6%

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Free professional subscription

28 days annual leave with buy/sell option

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in consultancy and ground engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead on projects and represent the company in design meetings.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Degree in Engineering Geology

Job description

Job Description

What's on offer?

1. Role as a Geotechnical Engineer, joining a ground engineering team of 18, working with one of the UK's most innovative and exciting multidisciplinary engineering consultancies out of Manchester, currently turning £50m over.
2. Varied pipeline - Working across the power, rail, nuclear, life science, aviation, defence, and highways sectors.
3. Established team - The local team of 14 in Manchester has been targeted as a growth area, presenting the opportunity to support junior team members whilst learning from chartered engineers and team leaders and playing a key role in future success.
4. Multidisciplinary environment - You will work closely with the Civil & Structural engineering teams on every project, picking work up in early planning stages and taking them through to construction.
5. Development opportunity - You will be exposed to a full range of ground conditions, undertaking all aspects of design, mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with other disciplines, representing the company in design meetings, and doing some project management whilst you progress.
6. As a growth area of the business, the opportunity to lead on projects presents itself.

What do their staff think? - Glassdoor states that 80% of their staff would recommend to a friend (based on 52 reviews)!

Market leading salary + benefits - Paying up to £42,000 per annum + car allowance, annual discretionary bonus, option to work from home up to 4 times a week, on-site Salford Quays parking, company pension matched up to 6%, life assurance, private healthcare, free professional subscription, and 28 days annual leave with the option to buy and carry up to 5 days!

Requirements

1. Degree qualified in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or Equivalent).
2. Working toward chartered status through an appropriate body (ICE, GeolSoc, IMMM).
3. Experience in a consultancy, within ground engineering.
4. Experience in the delivery of studies, specifications, interpretive reporting, and aspects of geotechnical design.
5. Ideally, 3-8 years' of relevant UK engineering experience.

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