Principal/ Associate and Chief Geotechnical Engineer - Seismic Engineering

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante chez une entreprise de premier plan où vous jouerez un rôle clé en tant qu'ingénieur géotechnique. Vous utiliserez vos capacités techniques et de leadership pour diriger des projets complexes tout en travaillant dans un environnement flexible et collaboratif. Votre expertise en analyse géotechnique et en modélisation numérique sera essentielle pour aider à répondre aux besoins croissants des clients dans ce domaine dynamique.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Diplôme d'ingénieur avec idéalement un MSc ou un PhD.
• Expérience avancée en analyse et conception géotechnique.
• Capacité à diriger des équipes de modélisation numérique.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des projets géotechniques complexes en tant que leader.
• Supporter la compréhension technique en géotechnique.
• Gérer l'analyse numérique au sein d'un environnement de projet interdisciplinaire.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Seismic design

Numerical modelling

Excellent communication

Report writing

Education

Engineering degree

MSc or PhD

Tools

FLAC / FLAC3D

PLAXIS 2D / 3D

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.

Your purpose:

We are looking for a range of staff who will take on either Principal, Associate or Chief Geotechnical Engineering roles in our Ground Engineering business. We are looking for staff who have the leadership and technical capabilities to drive complex geotechnical projects, work in a technical review function and support AtkinsRéalis' colleagues to increase their understanding about advanced geotechnical principles.

The successful candidates will be expected to hold a pivotal leadership role in our Geotechnical and Numerical Modelling Technical Disciplines. 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.

The candidate should have:

• A good academic background with a engineering degree and ideally an MSc or PhD in a subject and holding Chartered status.
• Good experience in 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.
• Experience in leading numerical modelling teams with advanced numerical modelling software (e.g., FLAC / FLAC3D, PLAXIS 2D / 3D etc) and analyzing results.
• Detailed understanding of advanced constitutive soil models, parameter selection for such models, soil-structure interaction and experience of numerical modelling software (FLAC / FLAC3D, PLAXIS 2D / 3D etc) in addition to standard geotechnical software.
• Experience in validation of geotechnical numerical analysis and numerical model calibration.Experience in managing the process of geotechnical numerical analysis within an interdisciplinary project environment.
• Capability 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.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to manage the delivery of exemplary written documents and review the work of colleagues.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas and valid UK driving licence.

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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