Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the highways sector is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer for a contract role. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in geotechnical engineering, strong technical leadership skills, and the ability to manage ground investigations. The position offers a mix of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. They are also open to permanent candidates.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Proficiency in developing and managing ground investigations.
• Expertise in writing and reviewing geotechnical reports.
• Ability to undertake and check complex design and assessment calculations.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and documentation.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead on geotechnical-related projects.
• Develop and procure ground investigations.
• Write and check reports, including monitoring memos and PSSR's.
• Undertake and verify design and assessment calculations.
• Check CDM documentation.
• Support project management of schemes.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Support development of junior staff through mentoring.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering experience

Technical leadership

Ground investigations management

Geotechnical report writing

Design and assessment calculations

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

Our client, a leading consultancy in the highways sector, is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This role involves working through all stages of geotechnical schemes and offers a mix of office and remote working opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serving as the technical lead on a range of geotechnical-related projects
• Developing and procuring ground investigations
• Writing and checking reports, including monitoring memos, PSSR's, and GIR's
• Undertaking and verifying design and assessment calculations (piling, soil nailing, shallow foundations, earthworks)
• Checking CDM documentation
• Supporting the project management of schemes
• Maintaining and developing excellent client relationships
• Supporting the development of more junior staff through technical training and mentoring

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in geotechnical engineering
• Strong technical leadership skills
• Proficiency in developing and managing ground investigations
• Expertise in writing and reviewing geotechnical reports
• Ability to undertake and check complex design and assessment calculations
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and documentation
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Experience in mentoring and training junior staff

Work Arrangement:

• 3 days per week in the office
• 2 days working from home

If you are an experienced Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity in the highways sector, we would love to hear from you. Please note, our client would also consider hiring someone on a permanent basis for this role.