Principal Geotechnical Engineer Birmingham

Ingérop; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm based in Birmingham is seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer to deliver innovative geotechnical solutions on large-scale projects. You will lead assignments, manage technical and commercial aspects, and support junior staff. Ideal candidates should have extensive knowledge of industry standards and substantial experience at Project Manager level. Competitive salary and hybrid working options are part of this role, along with ongoing training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and career development

Vibrant Sports & Social Club

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and industry standards.
• Substantial experience as Project Manager and Designer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assignments both in the UK and overseas.
• Act as assignment manager overseeing technical and commercial aspects.
• Support Graduates through their Chartership processes.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Business Development

Communication skills

Construction Experience

Data Collection

Autocad

Horizontal Drilling

Writing Skills

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Postgraduate qualification in geotechnically related subject

Tools

PLAXIS

Z-soil

Job description

What Youll Be Doing

Youll play a key role in delivering innovative geotechnical solutions on large-scale UK and international projects. Responsibilities include :

• Lead and undertake assignments in the UK and overseas ensuring the delivery of high quality outputs
• Act as assignment manager overseeing technical delivery commercial aspects financial controls (forecasting & budgeting) planning resourcing and troubleshooting.
• Assist Market Sector Leader to source and develop business opportunities producing tenders and build client relationships
• Assist with the organisation and management of the technical staff (appropriate to skill) acting as a line manager when required mentoring fellow engineers supporting staff recruitment training CPD and implementation of Best Practice and procedures
• Support Graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership
• Assist in providing appropriate resources for the successful delivery of assignments in the UK and overseas maximising fee income

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who brings technical experience and ideally youll have :

• Professionally qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer ideally with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnically related subject (preferably foundation related)
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards contracts methodologies and procedures
• Substantial experience at Project Manager and Designer level with a proven capability and record of managing and delivering assignments to programme and budget
• Able to manage the legal and contractual aspects of Engineering contracts
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design with a particular emphasis on data interpretation design & analysis construction and advanced numerical modelling
• Detailed geotechnical design experience of large diameter deep piled foundations (driven bored and CFA) to Eurocode API AASHTO LRFD NGI and ICP methods / standards seismic / dynamic analysis of deep piled foundations and pile groups deep excavations basements retaining structures earthworks soil and rock slope engineering ground improvement seismicity and liquefaction and instrumentation and monitoring
• Expert / Proficient user of 2D and 3D finite element analysis software (e.g. PLAXIS Z-soil)
• Able to lead contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment. Able to leverage the wider team and encourages a culture of cross skill / function collaboration

Whats in It for You

• Competitive salary and benefits package (pension profit share medical insurance etc.)
• Hybrid working options for better work-life balance
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Ongoing training CPD and career development
• Opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across the UK and globally
• A vibrant Sports & Social Club that organises events games entertainment and recreational activities to promote camaraderie and fun outside of work
• Paid volunteer days French lessons and more!

Want to know more Head over to our website for all the details : Rendel were proud of our heritage excited about the future and committed to building a diverse inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to take your next step and make a global impact

Apply now and lets build something remarkable together.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills : Construction Inspection,Business Development,GIS,Geotechnical Engineering,Communication skills,Construction Experience,Data Collection,Project Management,Project Planning,Autocad,Horizontal Drilling,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1