Senior Geotechnical Engineer

​; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. This hybrid role involves producing technical reports, analyzing geotechnical data, and working on complex projects. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology, with design software experience preferred. The position offers a competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000, discretionary bonuses, and various employee benefits including private medical insurance and mentoring.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Financial planning consultation

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology is essential.
• MSc or MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology an advantage.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with the Geological Society of London or Institution of Civil Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings, calculations, reports, and design documents.
• Analyze geotechnical data and prepare ground models.
• Liaise with clients and third parties for project requirements.

Skills

Geo-environmental reporting

Geotechnical analysis

Design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GEO5)

Risk management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology

MSc or MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GEO5

Job description

BIRMINGHAM

Senior Geotechnical Engineer: exciting opportunity at this reputable, friendly and flexible Medium-sized Multidisciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in Birmingham.

Overview

Our client is a successful multi-disciplinary consultancy offering a range of services at throughout the project life cycle. They work across a wide variety of UK sectors, supporting both privately funded and publicly procured developments. They are looking for Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their experienced Geotechnical team in a hybrid-based role, offering work on varied projects of differing size and complexity, from concept through to construction. This company takes pride in the professional development of their workforce and in fostering a friendly, collaborative and flexible work environment, with the senior team directly involved via a series of technical workflows aiding the quick expansion of your knowledge and areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce drawings, calculations, reports, and design docs, such as desk studies, site inspections, earthworks specifications and interpretative reports
• Background in geo-environmental reporting, particularly Tier 2 and 3 analyses, options appraisals and remediation strategies and verification would be beneficial
• Contribute to planning and procurement of ground investigations
• Analysis of geotechnical data, preparation of ground models, design and reporting on foundations, retaining walls, slope stability and stabilisation, ground improvement
• Independent use of design software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GEO5
• Knowledge of the implementation of the duties of the designer as required under CDM (2015)
• Follow and contribute to company procedures for completing work to the highest standard and adding value to the schemes they deliver
• Coordinate with project engineers, engineering technicians and senior team involved in scheme delivery
• Awareness of design guides and standards
• Liaise with clients and third parties
• Identifying and managing risks within your area of responsibility
• Complete site visits and investigations to review project constraints and the construction process as required within schemes

Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology is essential
• An MSc or MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology an advantage
• Chartered or working towards chartership with the Geological Society of London or Institution of Civil Engineers
• Full driving licence

On offer

• Salary £40,000 - £50,000
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working available on agreement
• 26 days annual leave
• Holiday trading – up to 5 days per year
• Two days volunteering for each team member per year
• Private medical insurance
• Health assessment
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Cycle to work scheme
• Financial planning consultation
• Payment of professional membership fees
• High quality on the job training and mentoring

To apply for the position of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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