Principal Geotechnical Engineer

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for their central Birmingham office. The ideal candidate should possess 8-10 years of experience in Geotechnical design and hold a Chartership in Civil Engineering. This position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, flexible working arrangements, and various benefits including a pension scheme and a strong company bonus scheme. Engage in a fascinating role while leading and developing junior engineers.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Opportunity to work remotely abroad

Strong company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 8 – 10 years’ experience as a Geotechnical Design Engineer.
• Strong understanding of the contractual side of engineering.
• Full right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform Geotechnical design tasks to a high level.
• Manage workload and support junior engineers.
• Forecast budgeting and manage resources.
• Liaise with clients and build relationships.
• Attend site visits as required.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Finite Element Analysis

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

Chartership in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an international design consultancy, who are looking to recruit a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for their office based in central Birmingham.

The strategically important hire of a Principal Geotechnical Engineer comes with a salary of up to £65,000, flexible working and a competitive overall package.

If you’re an experienced Geotechnical Engineer and are at a Senior level looking to step into a Principal role, or already a Principal Engineer looking for your next challenge, apply with your most up to date CV today!

Responsibilities

• Perform Geotechnical design tasks to a high level
• Manage your workload as well as help support more junior engineers with their workload
• Be involved in forecasting and budgeting as well as resourcing
• Assist in liaising with clients and building out relationships
• Attend site visits as and when is required

Professional qualifications

• 8 – 10 years’ experience as a Geotechnical Design Engineer
• Must hold Chartership within Civil Engineering
• Strong understanding of the contractual side of engineering
• Full right to live and work in the UK
• Experienced with Finite Element Analysis

Personal skills

• Keen to lead and deliver both projects and junior engineers
• Passionate about personal growth and driving their career and business forward
• Open to new ideas and very adaptable to change
• A strong communicator

Salary and benefits

• Competitive Salary up to £65,000
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity work remotely abroad and extend your annual leave
• Strong company bonus scheme paid out in Q4

INDNUC

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.