Senior Geotechnical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geotechnical engineering seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for their Cambridge office. In this permanent position, you'll work on diverse site investigation projects, focusing on collaboration and technical assessments. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a passion for the latest industry trends.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Cycle to work Scheme

Paid Subscriptions

And much more

Qualifications

• Chartered geologist or working towards chartership.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in geotechnical site investigation.
• Passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on ground investigation projects.
• Provide comprehensive geotechnical assessments.
• Contribute to the success of the Cambridge office.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis software proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLAXIS

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Our client is amongst the UK’s leading geotechnical engineering and geoenvironmental professionals, supporting a wide range of projects from major international developments and infrastructure schemes to local residential initiatives across the UK. Our clients services include:

• Site and ground investigation
• Contaminated land evaluation and remediation
• Soil, rock, water sampling and in-house UKAS accredited testing
• Geotechnical consulting

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer required for a thriving company, based in the vibrant city of Cambridge. In this permanent role, you'll be a key player in the geotechnical engineering division, working on a diverse range of site investigation projects across East Anglia, the south of England, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a talented team of engineers on ground investigation projects
• Utilize your strong technical skills to provide comprehensive geotechnical assessments
• Contribute to the growth and success of our clients Cambridge office

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject, with a master's degree preferred
• Chartered geologist or working towards chartership
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in geotechnical site investigation

Required Skills

• Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software, such as PLAXIS
• Extensive experience in conducting routine geotechnical assessments, including foundation recommendations, ground improvement and earthworks methods, slope stability, and settlement modeling
• Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of collaborating with colleagues and supervising junior engineers
• Ability to provide well-written technical reports and advice on geotechnical engineering aspects
• Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices

Preferred Skills

• Experience in project management
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance

Pay range and compensation package

• Life Insurance
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Paid Subscriptions
• And much more

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a fair, equal and inclusive workplace for all. Equality and diversity matters, and they are keen to promote these values across all areas of the business.