Senior Engineer (Rock Engineering)

COWI; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Rock Engineering to oversee complex projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have chartered status and extensive experience in geotechnical design, while being proficient in rock engineering software. Responsibilities include assessing projects, leading teams, and ensuring quality standards. The role supports hybrid working, allowing flexibility across various office locations including Glasgow, London, and Bristol.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Chartered status in geology or engineering required.
• Experience in complex rock engineering projects is essential.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Check and assess rock engineering projects.
• Lead project delivery and manage risks.
• Oversee production of geotechnical calculations and reports.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Geotechnical design

Rock engineering software

Education

Chartered Engineer (CGeol, CEng or equivalent)

Tools

RS2

RS3

UDEC

3DEC

Job description

Senior Engineer (Rock Engineering)

Glasgow, London, Bristol, Dublin, Derby or York

Permanent

Office / Home Hybrid Working

Do you want to work on complex Rock Engineering projects? Can you co-create with our diverse global team? Are you an experienced Rock Engineer? Then, join us to shape a sustainable and liveable world.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To assist our Ground Engineering team, we are looking for a Senior Engineer to join us. Working on rock engineering and engineering geological projects, you’ll oversee the production and delivery of calculations, drawing, specifications, and technical reports in line with the project programme.

For this position we would also be keen to look at experienced engineers and geologists who are looking to make the next step in their career to a senior position.

Your key responsibilities will be :

• Checking and assessing a wide range of both new and existing rock engineering and engineering geological projects
• Taking a leading role on the delivery of projects in your field and supporting the management of risk on the project by participating in inter-disciplinary reviews
• Overseeing the production and delivery of geotechnical calculations, drawing, specifications, and technical reports in line with the project programme
• Checking and reviewing of reports and calculations
• Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure integrity of the overall design solution
• Ensuring quality, safety and environment requirements are met through our Integrated Management System
• Participation in the resolution of technical issues

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you’ll :

• Be chartered (CGeol, CEng or equivalent)
• Have experience in a design environment working on complex rock engineering and engineering geological projects in the UK or internationally
• Have experience working in a design environment (in addition some site experience is preferred)
• Have a working knowledge of rock engineering software (e.g. RS2, RS3, UDEC, 3DEC)
• Be experienced in planning, supervising, and designing elements of a project, with the ability to apply current standards and technical best practice
• Have well-rounded geotechnical design experience
• Can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels, across the project organisation and externally with demonstrated ability to prepare project reports
• Have a full UK driving licence