Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Matchtech; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a skilled Engineer to provide strategic leadership within their Civils/Structural team. You will play a key role in designing vital infrastructure projects while managing project teams and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills, with a drive for career advancement in this dynamic, employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Ability to design structures such as bridges, tunnels, and buildings.
• Experience managing project teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of major infrastructure projects.
• Manage project teams for timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Provide technical oversight for complex engineering solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Client development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Essential:

• Strong leadership, technical expertise, and client development skills.
  
• Ambition for career growth within a dynamic, employee-owned company.
  

Ideal Candidate:

• As an Engineer, you will provide strategic leadership and technical guidance on engineering projects.
  
• Experience in designing and working with structures such as bridges, tunnels, stations, and buildings, utilizing materials like concrete, steel, timber, and masonry.
  
• This position is within the Civils/Structural team.
  
• Responsible for managing project teams, collaborating with clients, and ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
  
• Typically 3-5 years of experience in a relevant discipline.
  
• Ability to cultivate strong client relationships and drive business growth and innovation.
  
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and analysis of major infrastructure projects.
  
• Develop conceptual designs and produce engineering drawings, reports, and documentation in line with project specifications.
  
• Provide technical oversight and approval for complex engineering solutions.
  
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  
• Manage project teams to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
  
• Strengthen client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
  
• Mentor and support senior engineers in both technical and managerial aspects.
  
• Oversee financial aspects to maintain project profitability.
  
• Represent the company in industry events, client meetings, and technical publications.