Geotechnical Engineer

Job Opportunity: Geotechnical Engineer at Wood in Reading

Wood in Reading is recruiting for a Geotechnical Engineer to join their team on a staff basis, working on a range of ground-breaking, best-in-class projects. If you are looking to work with some of the best teams in the industry and are eager to develop your career in a collaborative, forward-looking business, this may be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scope and oversee work as a partner with specialist consultants and GI contractors.
• Support the work of other disciplines with geotechnical input.

Minimum Requirements:

• Chartered status (Geologist or Civil Engineer).
• Experience in ground investigation scoping, specification, supervision, and interpretation for industrial developments (processing facilities, refineries) and linear projects (pipelines, roads, railways). Offshore experience is an advantage.
• Preparation of desktop studies and geohazard assessments.
• Preparation of earthworks specifications and site supervision experience is an advantage.
• Familiarity with ICE specification documents format (ground investigation, piling).
• Working knowledge of geotechnical British and American standards.
• Understanding of Eurocode 7 and ASCE 7.
• Knowledge of seismic design codes is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic geotechnical software (. Leapfrog, GeoStudio).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.