Geotechnical Manager

Inspire Resourcing Ltd; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Geotechnical Manager for a client based in Ripley. This role involves managing geotechnical projects, overseeing a team of engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of site operations. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. The position offers the opportunity to work in a market-leading business, contributing to various phases of project execution from tendering to completion.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a team of Geotechnical engineers effectively.
• Experience in directing earthworks testing operatives on site.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project commercial performance and seek opportunities.
• Oversee day-to-day scheduling of site technicians.
• Provide geotechnical expertise during Tender and Construction phases.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Overview

Inspire Resourcing are currently recruiting a Geotechnical Manager on behalf of our client based in Ripley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical professional, looking to join a market leading business.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring project commercial performance, seeking opportunities to increase value through change and mitigate risk to ensure successful financial outcomes.
• Manage and oversee the day-to-day scheduling of site technicians to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Provide geotechnical expertise and guidance during the Tender and Construction phases of all reports including detailed ground investigation/specification reviews and estimating in the tender phase.
• Oversee the production of Earthwork Strategies in line with client specifications.
• To review geotechnical results to ensure performance specification and frequencies are achieved on all projects.
• Produce validation reports following project completion.
• Attend client meetings when required.
• Support throughout the project, including pre-construction, procurement, construction, post-construction.

Requirements

• Ability to direct a team of earthworks testing operatives on site and complete work to the required standards and on time.
• Manage a team of Geotechnical engineers.
• Manage the commercial performance of testing on projects.
• Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work in a methodical and calm manner whilst under pressure.
• Good attention to detail.
• Conscientious, presentable and punctual.
• Self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic.

Experience

• Previous experience in managing geotechnical projects (required).
• Management of geotechnical and chemical data