Nuclear Geotechnical Lead – Hybrid 12m Contract

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; Híbrido; GBP 63.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design for a major nuclear project. You will guide site-wide ground models, assess risks and coordinate with civil, safety and construction teams in a hybrid setting near Nottingham.

The role requires strong experience in soil/rock mechanics, foundation design and seismic considerations, with prior work on regulated infrastructure. 12-month contract with umbrella PAYE rate £55/hr.

Formación

• Strong experience in geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics.
• Experience on nuclear or similarly regulated infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of foundation design, ground stability and seismic considerations.
• Experience coordinating geotechnical design across disciplines.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and review the geotechnical design basis and site-wide ground model.
• Assess ground risks, including settlement, liquefaction, bearing capacity and slope stability.
• Lead the development and review of foundation, earthworks and ground improvement solutions.
• Provide technical input into seismic assessments, extreme hazards and soil-structure interaction.
• Coordinate geotechnical design with civil, structural, safety and construction teams.
• Support design assurance, safety case documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Identify technical risks and support practical, buildable engineering solutions.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Ground improvement

Project coordination

Herramientas

BIM

Digital twins

Descripción del empleo

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design for a major nuclear project. You will guide site-wide ground models, assess risks and coordinate with civil, safety and construction teams in a hybrid setting near Nottingham.

The role requires strong experience in soil/rock mechanics, foundation design and seismic considerations, with prior work on regulated infrastructure. 12-month contract with umbrella PAYE rate £55/hr.