Geotechnical Engineer, Birmingham, B3 2DX

TieTalent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Career and Professional Development

Private healthcare

Employer pension contributions

26 days’ annual leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to produce quality geotechnical reports and designs. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and previous geotechnical experience. This role offers opportunities for career development within a collaborative team. The firm provides an attractive salary and numerous benefits including 26 days of annual leave and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in engineering or geology.
• Previous experience in geotechnical design.
• Knowledge of UK geologies.
• Understanding of construction phase inputs.

Responsibilities

• Produce desk studies and geotechnical design reports.
• Scope and specify ground investigation works.
• Complete geotechnical designs in accordance with Eurocodes.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering / Engineering Geology & Geotechnics

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer, Birmingham, B3 2DX

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About the Opportunity

At Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Do you want to work within a collaborative, dynamic environment with a team of highly skilled professionals? Do you want to be involved in an exciting range of projects across multiple sectors? Do you thrive in a workplace where your ideas and voice are valued?

If you answered yes, we want to hear from you! We are looking to appoint a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Environmental discipline. This role offers exposure to a broad range of work with opportunities to enhance and develop your technical expertise in geotechnical design. Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive training, guidance and real scope for career development.

Responsibilities

• Independent production of quality desk studies, ground investigation reports and geotechnical design reports (to EC7 & CD622).
• Independent scoping and specification of ground investigation works (to ICE Specification for Ground Investigations 3rd Edition) and provide Investigation Supervisor role for ground investigations.
• Completing technically sound geotechnical designs in accordance with Eurocodes for a range of solutions and complexities.

About You

• Relevant degree (BEng / MEng - Civil Engineering / Engineering Geology & Geotechnics / BSc - Geology with Masters in Geotechnics).
• Previous experience within geotechnical design, covering a range of solutions.
• Application of geotechnical implications of common UK geologies.
• Appreciation of construction phase inputs and buildability of geotechnical designs.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 from a designer's point of view.
• Keen to develop and learn. Working towards Chartership with the ICE or the Geological Society of London.
• Good clarity and confidence in communication; writing, drawing, on screen and in person.

Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees works collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. We are committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued, and we support a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

What We Offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work to ensure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working
• Career and Professional Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Stakeholder pension
• Professional subscriptions
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agency

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV introductions will not be accepted.