Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm in London is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to manage geotechnical projects and provide technical leadership. Responsibilities include designing solutions, liaising with clients, and delivering projects on time and budget. Ideal candidates will have a Master Degree in Civil Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience in geotechnics, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

26 days holiday, rising to 31

Fantastic training and development culture

Fast-tracked career progression

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant geotechnical experience.
• Experience guiding engineers in their technical development.
• Ability to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead design solutions aligning with Eurocodes and project specifications.
• Deliver geotechnical projects and provide technical leadership.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff at all levels.

Skills

Geotechnical solutions design

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS 2D/3D

Python

Job description

The Role

As a SeniorGeotechnicalEngineer in our clients' LondonGeotechnicalteam, you will have the opportunity to broaden your experience and work with a range of public and private sector clients on some key and major projects.

You will be involved in producing design solutions in line with current Eurocodes, reports specifications and drawings covering a range of project requirements within geotechnics.

You will deliver variousgeotechnicalprojects and providetechnicalleadership through leading the team and managing the design work. You will also support projects acting as client liaison and undertaking budgeting and cost control.

• Design foundations and substructures associated with underground spaces such as earthworks and slope stability
• Lead in 2D and 3D numerical modelling for soil/structure interaction issues associated with below-ground structures
• Lead in 2D and 3D numerical modelling for ground movement and impact assessment analysis
• Travel to project sites when necessary for project delivery and client liaison meetings

Candidate Specification

• As a SeniorGeotechnicalEngineer, you are able to direct and deliver multiple concurrent projects on time and within budget.
• You’ve designed variousgeotechnicalsolutions using current standards and Eurocodes and have previously worked on major projects.
• With strong interpersonal skills you will be able to liaise with various clients and build professional relationships. You are comfortable with yourtechnicalexpertise in thegeotechnicalengineering sector. You’re an effective communicator and are able to collaborate with all levels of staff and clients. In addition to this, you are a relationship builder and understand the dynamics of working with a team as well as working autonomously.

What you need to succeed

• Master Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on soil mechanics / geotechnics
• Relevantgeotechnicalexperience – at least 5 years
• Experiencing guiding engineers in theirtechnicaldevelopment
• Advanced user of PLAXIS 2D/3D numerical modelling software
• Knowledge and experience in programming (Python, etc.) would be advantageous
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail and be able to demonstrate accuratetechnicaldrawings and good report writing.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package with annual salary reviews
• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
• ICE Training Agreement
• Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities
• Fast-tracked career progression