Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Calibre Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead projects and deliver sustainable foundation solutions. This role involves technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and engaging in business development. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and significant experience in ground investigations. Join a forward-thinking firm that values equality and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will shape the future of ground engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental investigations.
• Proficient in foundation recommendations for building structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and provide sustainable foundation solutions.
• Develop junior staff and engage in business development.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Foundation Design

Analytical Skills

Business Development

Education

First class degree in Civil Engineering

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Role: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Slough area

An excellent opportunity has come available for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to help a managing director manage and build a ground engineering office. My client is an independent Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Consultancy that specialises in delivering foundation solutions for basements and tall buildings.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be expected to take technical lead on projects, provide innovative and sustainable foundation solutions to clients, develop junior staff, and get involved in business development and winning work.

Geotechnical analytical and design capabilities include: interpretive reporting, foundation recommendations and preliminary design, calculations, ground movement, specifications, pile groups, retaining walls and slopes, reuse of foundations, tunnel/structure interaction, and basement heave.

Senior Geotechnical Engineering Specification:

1. First class degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, or related fields;
2. MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Geoscience (ideally);
3. At least 5 years of experience delivering Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental Ground Investigations and related reporting;
4. Proficient in recommending foundations for building structures;
5. UK driving licence.

If you would like to know more, please contact Cory Taylor at Calibre Search Manchester.

Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.