Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Van Elle Limited; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare Cash Plan with family cover

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite Training Centre

Job summary

Van Elle Limited is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical projects across the UK. You will oversee investigations, logging, sampling, and in-situ testing to deliver high-quality reports.

The role requires progress toward chartered status, strong communication, and experience with OpenGround/Holebase/GINT. Willingness to travel across the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Experience with Ground Investigation Data Management software (OpenGround/Holebase/GINT).
• Experience with GIS for GI management is desirable.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-profile ground investigation projects and frameworks.
• Supervise soil/rock logging, soil and groundwater sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Ensure H&S documentation and project risk controls are in place.
• Communicate project status across management levels and with clients.
• Provide technical input into tendering and delivery of projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and support upskilling within the team.
• Produce geotechnical reports and recommendations aligned to UK standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Time management

Project coordination

Tools

OpenGround

Holebase

GINT

GIS

Job description

We’re looking for Senior Geotechnical Engineers to join the UK’s largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor.

What you'll be doing:

• Taking the lead on high profile projects and frameworks.
• Managing and supervising geotechnical/geoenvironmental investigations including soil and rock logging, soil and groundwater sampling and in-situ testing ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Taking a proactive approach in the responsibility for the Health and Safety of the project ensuring all required documentation in place.
• Ensuring full communication across all management levels within the project.
• Attending regular meetings with the client to discuss and appraise the performance of contract.
• Providing the technical input into tendering and delivery of projects.
• Managing medium and small projects to ensure project KPIs and deliverables are met.
• Mentoring and targeting/facilitating the upskilling of engineers in the team.
• Delivery of geotechnical projects and reports with working knowledge of UK design codes (including EC7 Part 1, and UK annexes), standards and specifications.
• Making geotechnical recommendations including, earthworks, retaining structures, slopes and outline design of foundations.
• Using of geotechnical software, such as OpenGround/Holebase to produce deliverables.
• Holding a basic understanding of UK legislation relating to ground contamination and developing awareness of how risks and liabilities will impact upon land ownership, planning and development would be an advantage.
• Planning, managing, supervising and interpreting ground investigations and laboratory test results.
• Conducting oneself in a way that reflect and promotes the Van Elle company values.
• Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake.

Who we're looking for:

• Previous experience in managing large, medium and small ground investigation projects.
• Personable with strong communication and relationship building capabilities.
• Experience in using Ground Investigation Data Management software such as OpenGround/Holebase/GINT. Experience in the use of other software would be advantageous including settlement analysis and slope stability.
• Knowledge of good practice in a variety of areas including earthworks, environmental assessment, remediation, coal workings, geotechnical aspects such as slope stability, foundation recommendations.
• Knowledge of the role of investigation supervisor or contractors responsible engineer.
• Working towards chartered status relevant to geotechnical engineering and/or environmental science.
• Competent in all Microsoft applications, especially office - Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience of working with GIS for GI management purposes is desirable.
• Experience of effectively managing own priorities and meeting deadlines, in a fast-pace environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Other Requirements:

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK.
• A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK
• Valid CSCS

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hours of work are 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday however flexibility is required
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
• Permanent position
• Benefits include access to Company pension and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
• Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.