Geotechnical Engineer - Seismic Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical consultancy in the UK is seeking Chartered, Senior, or Principal Geotechnical Engineers. The role involves complex geotechnical projects with minimal supervision, driving digital innovation, and mentoring junior colleagues. The ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, numerical modelling experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on prestigious projects while promoting a collaborative culture and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusion policies

Qualifications

• Experience in performing numerical modelling and analyzing results.
• Ability to communicate with clients and engineers across disciplines.
• Willingness to travel for short assignments.

Responsibilities

• Hold key roles in geotechnical projects with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to technical discipline teams for geotechnical design.
• Support the practice with innovative approaches.

Skills

Numerical modelling with advanced software

Communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

MSc or PhD

Tools

FLAC/FLAC3D

PLAXIS 2D/3D

Python

C++

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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 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.

As one of the UK's leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground engineering. With more than 320 UK based ground engineering professionals, AtkinsRéalis' geotechnical reputation is built on the skills, excellence, and commitment of our people.

AtkinsRéalis is playing a leading role in the worldwide drive to decarbonise our energy networks. We have a rapidly growing portfolio of prestigious career-enhancing seismic geotechnical projects in the UK and internationally, including Sizewell 'C', SMR, next reactor projects, and large-scale defence-related developments. We need to increase our team to meet the growing demands from our clients. Rapid career development will be possible for the right candidates. We have the depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise to help you build a bright career in this exciting and rapidly evolving sector.

Your purpose:

• We are looking for a range of staff who will take on either Chartered, Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineering roles in our Ground Engineering business. We are looking for staff who can fill key roles in complex geotechnical projects with minimal supervision, develop their experience and support the wider AtkinsRéalis practice as we develop our team.
• The successful candidates will be expected to hold a key role in our Geotechnical and Numerical Modelling Technical Discipline teams. These form the core of our technical capability, ensuring that AtkinsRéalis continues to push the envelope of our geotechnical design and modelling as clients continually demand more from us.

What you can bring:

• A good academic background with a engineering degree and ideally an MSc or PhD in a subject.
• Experience in performing numerical modelling with advanced numerical modelling software (e.g., FLAC / FLAC3D, PLAXIS 2D / 3D etc.) and analyzing results.
• Experience in validation of geotechnical numerical analysis and numerical model calibration.
• Experience in the process of geotechnical numerical analysis within an interdisciplinary project environment.A desire to drive digital innovation and further AtkinsRéalis' capability in advanced geotechnical analysis and design.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients and engineers from other disciplines. Good in report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
• Good interest in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues within the Geotechnical team.Willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status and a valid UK driving licence.

The following qualifications are considered desirable:

• Detailed understanding of advanced constitutive soil models, parameter selection for undertaking non-linear analysis (e.g., dynamic analysis, Soil-Structure interaction, thermo-mechanical calculations including creep calculations).
• Experience in programming (e.g., Python, C++) with focus in geotechnical applications.
• Proven geotechnical analysis and design experience in seismic geotechnical analysis and design including seismic design for shallow and deep foundations, soil-structure interaction, seismic deformational analyses, seismic response of dams and embankments, liquefaction assessment and ground improvement.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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 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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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