Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Athenia Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

A consultancy firm seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in South East London. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of geotechnical experience and strong skills in PLAXIS and structural design principles. The role involves leading ground movement analysis, working closely with structural engineers, and mentoring junior staff. It offers competitive salary and benefits within a reputable team known for delivering quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles related to structural design.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground movement analysis for major developments.
• Deliver integrated ground investigations and geotechnical design advice.
• Mentor others and undertake checks on 3rd party work.

Skills

PLAXIS 2D and 3D

Structural design principles

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

PDISP

XDISP

WALLOP

SETTLE 3D

Job description

Overview

Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications - up to £60,000 per annum plus benefits package

Location – South East London

Our clients, a highly regarded consultancy firm, are seeking to strengthen and expand its Geotechnical National Service line by recruiting a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for the London office. Ideally a Civil Engineer with a minimum of 4 years experience. You will be joining a highly rated professional team with a strong reputation for quality, technical knowledge and providing our clients with commercially focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• As principal geotechnical engineer looking at ground movement analysis you will work with structural engineers on the portfolio of major developments in London and nationally.
• You will work with the team to deliver integrated ground investigations, interpretative reports and geotechnical design advice for a wide range of projects including tall towers, deep basements, retaining walls, ground improvement and earthworks by using a collective national and local resource.
• As geotechnical engineer your key tasks will be to ensure that you utilise the technical support by sharing work around the business, as well as the local team to deliver GMA and design to enhance a resilient and technically strong national virtual team.
• You will need to be technically strong as well as able to work closely with structural and civil engineers as a team.

Requirements

• Ability to use PLAXIS 2D and 3D, PDISP, XDISP, WALLOP and SETTLE 3D to teach and mentor others and undertake cat 3 checks on 3rd party work.
• Strong team player able to take instruction and provide timeous support when required, able to report to both NSL lead and RD on local level.
• Have a sound understanding of geotechnical principles in relation to structural design of buildings in central London;
• A strong track record of projects including tall towers and deep basements;
• Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and to be able to build and develop relationships, nationally with colleagues;
• Ability to work with structural engineers and to respond to their geotechnical queries on a daily basis;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work with other team leaders
• Strong attention to detail.

This principal geotechnical engineer role offers excellent career prospects within a friendly and professional nationalised team that is proud of the quality of the service it delivers to its clients. The benefits include a competitive salary according to skills and experience, together with an excellent flexible benefits package.

If you would like to be considered, please apply with your up to date CV and salary expectations and one of the team will contact you for an informal discussion.