Principal Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineer

Arthian Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineer in Manchester. This pivotal role emphasizes team development and project excellence, allowing you to leverage your expertise in geo-environmental consultancy. You will lead a supportive team, ensuring successful project delivery while fostering strong client relationships. With a commitment to professional growth and a flexible work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field. If you're passionate about engineering solutions and mentoring others, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Funded professional membership

Paid volunteer day each year

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng, or MSc/MEng in relevant disciplines required.
• Chartered Engineer status or on track to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team in geo-environmental/geotechnical projects.
• Ensure compliance with U.K. standards in project delivery.

Skills

Geo-environmental consultancy

Geotechnical principles

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Environmental Science

BEng in Geotechnical Engineering

MSc in Earth Sciences

Job description

Principal Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineer

We are seeking to recruit a Principal Geo-Environmental/ Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team to support technical excellence and business growth. This is a Principal role with responsibility for team development, team performance and coaching/supervision of supporting staff. The selected candidate will work within a supportive and driven team, delivering Group targets for sales, successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

The Role

The successful applicant will be based from our Manchester office. The position may require travel and occasional overnight stays throughout the U.K., and further afield depending on project requirements. We are a flexible employer and are willing to consider flexible working arrangements that are desirable to you.

A positive place to work, Arthian aims to implement the motto ‘See a Difference’ in everything that we do.

Some travel is involved, for which a company pool car is available and a clean, valid UK driving licence will be required. Occasionally, travel by air will be required, for which a valid passport and photo ID is needed.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and position requirements. Potential candidates are requested to provide an indication of their salary expectations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold:

• a BSc, BEng, or MSc/MEng in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology or other relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, or you should be on track to achieve this status.

Experience and Skills

• Proven track record of working in geo-environmental/geotechnical consultancy in the U.K.
• Relevant experience, knowledge and skills of geo-environmental/geotechnical principles and practice including planning and supervising ground investigations, undertaking reporting, and preparation of contract drawings, site investigation specifications and schedules in compliance with U.K. standards.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and manage and mentor junior colleagues.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales and budgets are met.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative and practical engineering solutions.
• Responsibility for your own personal development and the ability to support the learning of others.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors in a multi-disciplinary project environment; therefore, the ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner and produce clear reports is essential.
• Financial control, project management and contract management skills would be advantageous.

About Arthian

Arthian is an Equal Opportunities Employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits programmes including contributory pension scheme, funded professional membership and one paid volunteer day each year. We support career development to include active participation in membership of professional organisations and growth opportunities.

To Apply

For further information on this vacancy and/or to apply for this position in complete confidence, please send a CV and Covering Letter, identifying how your qualifications, experience and attributes match the job description above. Potential candidates are requested to provide an indication of their salary expectations.

Reference #: Principal Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineer (Manchester): 02-2024