Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to manage geotechnical design throughout project lifecycles. You will take charge of ground investigations, deliver design solutions for foundations and retaining walls, and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and have a minimum of five years of relevant experience. This role also values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years relevant UK geotechnical design experience.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a recognised professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical ground investigation scope.
• Deliver geotechnical design solutions for foundations and retaining walls.
• Undertake and review desk studies to assess ground conditions.

Skills

UK geotechnical design experience

Interpretive reports experience

Knowledge of UK standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

London

Permanent – £50-55k dependant on experience

Job Description

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their technical team. The selected candidate will hold a senior position within the team and will be responsible for the design of geotechnical packages throughout the project lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies and cost evaluations to the finalisation and verification of formal design packages for retaining solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical ground investigation scope, including the preparation and review of ground investigation design and interpretative reports
• Deliver geotechnical design solutions for foundations, retaining walls, earthworks and basements, including design specifications, calculations and validation checks
• Undertake and review desk studies to assess ground conditions, geohazards and associated risks to inform design development
• Carry out and oversee slope stability assessments and ground movement and settlement analysis
• Produce and review high quality geotechnical assessments, technical reports and supporting documentation in accordance with relevant UK standards and project requirements
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and contribute to design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of five years relevant UK geotechnical design experience
• Interpretive reports experience
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a recognised professional institution
• Strong knowledge of UK standards

If you are an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a passion for design and a drive to deliver high-quality solutions, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application below.

For information about this position or any others within the Civil/Structural Engineering design market, please contact Calum French on LinkedIn

Please note to be considered for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.