Senior Geotechncial Engineer in Sheffield

Energy Jobline ZR; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Geotechnical Engineer role based in Sheffield within a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. You will lead geotechnical investigations from feasibility to construction, overseeing budgets and delivering reports.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, extensive UK experience, Chartered status is advantageous, and you will mentor junior engineers while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Significant UK geotechnical consultancy/engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical principles and ground investigation.
• Experience with geotechnical design and assessment.
• Good report writing and technical communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading geotechnical investigations and producing factual and interpretative reports.
• Geotechnical design and assessment for foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks.
• Reviewing ground investigation data and developing ground models.
• Specification and management of site investigations.
• Geotechnical calculations and analysis. Providing technical input into multidisciplinary projects.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other consultants.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
• Managing projects, budgets and technical deliverables.

Skills

Geotechnical expertise

Project management

Mentoring

Client liaison

Report writing

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Civil Engineering degree

Engineering Geology degree

Job description

Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Sheffield £45,000 - £55,000

A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team in Sheffield.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional to take a leading role across a varied portfolio of projects, working alongside civil, structural and environmental teams.

The Role

You will be involved in a range of geotechnical projects from feasibility and design through to construction, with responsibilities including:

• Leading geotechnical investigations and producing factual and interpretative reports
• Geotechnical design and assessment for foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks
• Reviewing ground investigation data and developing ground models
• Specification and management of site investigations
• Geotechnical calculations and analysisProviding technical input into multidisciplinary projects
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other consultants
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
• Managing projects, budgets and technical deliverables

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
• Significant experience within a UK geotechnical consultancy or engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical principles and ground investigation
• Experience with geotechnical design and assessment
• Good report writing and technical communication skills
• The ability to manage projects and work independently
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff

Chartered status, or a clear route towards chartership, would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

You will join a growing technical team with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility across a varied project portfolio, while developing your technical and project management skills.