Senior Geotechnical Engineer

​; Bristol; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer has opened within an expanding multi-disciplinary consultancy in Bristol. This position promises to offer a supportive environment with a top-notch CPD training program, addressing various projects across civil and structural disciplines, providing a chance for professional growth and diverse responsibilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ holiday per year + your Birthday

Company bonus scheme

Pension

Healthcare

Cycle to work

40 hours per week / Part Time hours available

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 – 5+ years’ background in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Approaching chartership with a recognised body.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design of geotechnical structures in the temporary and permanent case.
• Carrying out inspections and surveys of geotechnical structures and preparing reports.
• Providing guidance and training to more junior staff members.

Skills

Team player

Proactive

Intuitive

Communication

Education

BSc, BEng or MEng Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

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Fantastic opportunity as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at an expanding, medium-sized Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in Bristol.

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Overview

Our client is an established and growing firm of Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Consulting Engineers whose main focus is within Buildings, Rail, Bridges, Temporary Works and Embankments & Earthworks Design. These disciplines overlap within most projects and allow them to provide a high quality, comprehensive design service for complex multidisciplinary projects and a more direct, personal service to smaller-scale projects.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be supported and supervised by the Directors and Principal Engineers within the office and work in close conjunction with the other offices. Ideally, you’ll be keen to diversify and encompass the scope of the project remits which cover domestic and commercial structures, rail, bridge and temporary works in both the public and private sectors.

You will be joining a company that takes pride in their CPD training programme and the full support given to their team of talented individuals at whatever stage of their career—encouraging them to be proactive in the progression of their professional qualifications, providing training opportunities, and mentoring them through their development.

Responsibilities

Design of geotechnical structures in the temporary and permanent case
Design of civil and structural schemes and / or providing input into schemes designed by other disciplines
Reviews and checks of other schemes prepared by others
Carrying out inspections and surveys of geotechnical structures and preparing reports
Undertaking feasibility / option studies
Working with cognisance to project programmes
Providing guidance and training to more junior staff members where applicable

Requirements

Relevant (BSc, BEng or MEng) Engineering degree
Minimum 4 – 5+ years’ background in Geotechnical Engineering
Conversant with engineering software
Approaching chartership with a recognised body.
Ideally proactive, intuitive, and happy to work on your own initiative
Team player and interacting comfortably with the other staff members.
Full UK driving licence and own transport would be useful but not imperative
Eligible to live and work in the UK and high standard of written English

On offer

Salary £33,000 – £44,000
25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ holiday per year + your Birthday
Company bonus scheme, pension, healthcare, cycle to work
40 hours per week/Part Time hours available
Flexible working hours

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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.

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.

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