Senior Geotechnical Engineer

​; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground investigation firm in Burton-on-Trent seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to manage site investigations, ensure client solutions, and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in ground investigations, a degree in Earth Sciences, and proficiency in geotechnical software. The role includes competitive salary and benefits including accredited training towards chartered status.

Benefits

Accredited training towards Chartered status

4 x annual salary Life Insurance

4-6% matched pension contributions

Payment of professional membership

34 days annual leave

Overtime

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years UK experience in ground investigation.
• Member of Geological Society or working towards chartered status.
• Proficient in slope stability analysis and settlement appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Design, supervise, and manage site investigations.
• Liaise with clients for cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare Health & Safety documentation for projects.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Earth Sciences

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Finesuite Geo5

Holebase

AutoCAD

QGIS

Job description

| BURTON UPON TRENT |

Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Fantastic opportunity to develop your career at successful and friendly Medium-Sized Ground Investigation Company. This role is based in Burton Upon Trent.

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Overview

Our client specialises in ground, environmental, structural and design, providing solutions for a range of projects across the UK, across a wide range of sectors, with the primary aim to maximise the potential of a site and, in doing so, the commercial return for clients. They are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to Join their team in Burton Upon Trent.

They are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for the design, supervision, and management of complex site investigations. This role involves overseeing ground investigations on-site, liaising directly with clients to deliver cost-effective solutions, managing sub-contractor procurement, and mentoring junior team members.

Our client takes pride in caring for their staff. This includes ensuring a career path, training program and mentor scheme for continuing develop, alongside regular social events - all within a unique, friendly and relaxed environment where feedback is regularly sought.

Responsibilities

The design, supervision, and management of site investigations, particularly for slope stability, settlement appraisals, retaining structures and working platforms. Including costing and procuring work from sub-contractors.
Site attendance and supervision where necessary to oversee ground investigation and earthwork liaison with clients to form cost effective solutions.
Interpretative reporting (geotechnical and inter-related environmental).
Preparation of earthworks specifications in line with NHBC Chapter 4.6.
Management and mentoring of team members.
Preparation of and assistance in the collation of all project Health & Safety Documentation.

Requirements

Minimum qualification of a degree in one of the Earth Sciences, ideally with an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.
At least 5 years UK background in a ground investigation role.
Member of the Geological Society (or similar) and working towards chartered status.
Proficient in geotechnical investigations, analysis and design. Including slope stability analysis, settlement appraisals, retaining wall assessments and earthworks specifications.
Ability to log soil and rock in accordance with the current British Standards.
Proficient in the use of geotechnical analysis software (i.e. Finesuite Geo5).
Track-record in the use of Holebase, AutoCAD, QGIS.
Understanding of relevant UK regulatory guidance.
Background in historical coal mining investigations and remediation would be advantageous.
Willingness to work away from home and/or unsociable hours from time to time when required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal / team working skills, with a good working relationship at all levels of the organisation, clients and contractors.
Able to deal with and preferably enjoy the challenge of rapidly changing circumstances and requests from clients.
Full UK Driving Licence essential (Category B manual gears).
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

On offer

Salary £38,000 – £40,000
Accredited training scheme towards Chartered status
4 x annual salary Life Insurance
4-6% matched pension contributions
Payment of professional membership
34 days annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
Overtime

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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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