Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Swepstone; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

CPD programme

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing team.

You will manage geotechnical projects from desk studies and ground investigations through to analysis, design and reporting across residential, commercial and public sector developments. The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ geotechnical experience, strong report-writing skills, and the ability to liaise with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing geotechnical projects from inception to reporting.
• Strong knowledge of ground investigation, analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with NHBC Standards and current industry guidance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 to junior engineers, graduates and apprentices.
• Contributing to development of departmental standards and procedures.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development.
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Traveling to sites across the UK when required.

Skills

Geotechnical project management

Desk studies

Report writing

Client liaison

Site supervision

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a related discipline

Job description

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 3 years' experience to join a growing team and work on a varied portfolio of development projects. The successful candidate will be involved in projects from initial desk studies and ground investigations through to geotechnical analysis, design and reporting.

The role can be based from the company's Birmingham, Nottingham or Leicester office, with flexible working available.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - 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

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - 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

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - 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