Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

Snc-Lavalin; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Training and development

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is expanding its Geotechnical practice, inviting Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to work on major infrastructure and energy projects across Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Belfast. You will join a collaborative team delivering ground engineering solutions for rail, highways, defence, water and energy sectors.

You should hold a civil engineering or geology degree with a geotechnical postgraduate qualification, aiming for chartered status, and be

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or geology/geoscience with a geotechnical post-graduate qualification.
• Understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical design for foundations and earthworks.
• Chartered status or nearing chartered status; willing to travel within the UK and overseas; holds a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams on a range of strategic projects across infrastructure and energy sectors.
• Contribute to geotechnical design, analysis and reporting for ground conditions.
• Liaise with clients and engineers, maintaining high-quality, accurate deliverables.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Chartered status

Ground investigation

Numerical software

Client liaison

Education

Civil engineering / Geology degree

Postgraduate geotechnical qualification

Chartered status or near

Tools

Geostudio

Repute

Wallap

Job description

Job Description Overview

Take our vision into the future. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

We have an opportunity for Geotechnical Engineers / Engineering Geologists, located in either our Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Belfast office, to support our impressive portfolio of prestigious geotechnical projects both in the UK and internationally. We need to increase our team to meet the growing demands from our clients, especially in the infrastructure sector (particularly rail, highways, defence & water) and the energy sector which includes carbon capture & storage, renewable energy, low carbon engineering and nuclear power. We are looking for someone with the drive and enthusiasm to embrace the future. We have the depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise to help you build a bright career in this exciting and rapidly evolving sector. As one of the UK's leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground engineering. With more than 345 UK based ground engineering professionals, AtkinsRéalis' geotechnical reputation is built on the skills, excellence, and commitment of our people.

Your role

The successful applicant will be a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist with a degree in civil engineering or geology/geoscience and a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject. You will hold or be close to holding chartered status. Candidates will be part of teams where your contributions matter, and you can build strong, collaborative relationships working on a diverse range of strategic projects across the infrastructure and energy sectors.

About you

• A good academic background with a degree in civil engineering or geology / geoscience and a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject.
• A good understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical design experience of structures, foundations and earthworks.
• Experience in general numerical software such as Geostudio, Repute, Wallap etc.
• Chartered status or nearing Chartered status.
• Experience of working in a fast‑moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients and engineers from other disciplines.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self‑check and produce accurate work.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Rewards & benefits

• Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital.

Additional information

Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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