Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee CPD programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead projects across residential, commercial and public sector developments. You will manage investigations, analyses and reporting, ensuring high-quality geotechnical designs and client satisfaction.

The role supports mentoring of junior staff and active involvement in business development, with flexible working across multiple office locations in the Midlands and the UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience delivering geotechnical reports and designs for varied projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects across residential, commercial and public sector developments.
• Conduct desk studies, ground investigations and geotechnical assessments.
• Produce geotechnical and interpretative reports, designs and calculations.
• Coordinate site visits and supervise ground investigation works.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development.

Skills

Communication

Client facing

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Job Profile for Senior Geotechnical Engineer CF47991 Bennett and Game are currently working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy that is looking to strengthen its growing geotechnical team with an experienced Geotechnical Engineer. The company works across a wide range of private and public sector projects, including residential, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education and healthcare developments. With offices across Birmingham, Brighton, Leicester and Nottingham, they operate nationally and have built a strong reputation for providing high-quality engineering and environmental consultancy services. The role can be based from the company's Birmingham, Nottingham or Leicester office, with flexible working available.

Position Overview

• Managing geotechnical projects across residential, commercial and public sector developments
• Undertaking desk studies, ground investigations and geotechnical assessments
• Producing geotechnical and factual/interpretative reports
• Carrying out geotechnical design and analysis
• Designing shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slopes, ground improvement schemes and earthworks
• Undertaking site visits, inspections and supervision of ground investigation works
• Producing technical reports, drawings, models and calculations
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, Planning, Highways, Drainage Authorities and NHBC
• Supporting Senior Engineers and Associate Directors with project delivery and business operations
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, graduates and apprentices
• Contributing to the development of departmental standards, systems and procedures
• Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice
• Travelling to sites across the UK when required

Position Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant geotechnical experience
• Experience in geotechnical site investigation, analysis and technical reporting
• Strong understanding of geotechnical and soil properties
• Experience with bearing pressure and settlement calculations
• Knowledge of slope stability and retaining wall design
• Experience with exploratory hole logging and sampling
• Good understanding of ground investigation equipment and procedures
• Familiarity with NHBC Standards, current legislation and relevant industry guidance
• Contamination and remediation experience would be beneficial
• Professional membership of the Geological Society, ICE or similar, or working towards membership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Wellbeing day
• Charity day
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid professional institution membership
• Flexible working arrangements
• Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Structured CPD programme with a minimum of 12 days per year