Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in engineering is seeking a Senior Geotechnical/Civil Engineer in York, UK. The role involves leading projects, designing solutions for dams, and managing client relationships. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience, a relevant degree, and be committed to technical excellence. Join a supportive team to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

Supportive company culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Chartered Engineer in the UK.
• Strong desire to broaden engineering and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design practical solutions for dam projects.
• Lead projects and manage technical specifications.
• Provide input for feasibility studies and engineering designs.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Soil mechanics

Project management

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical numerical modelling

Field and laboratory testing methods

Job description

Klohn Crippen Berger is looking for a Senior Geotechnical/ Civil Engineer with at least 10 years of relevant work experience to join our expanding team in York, England and work on a range of projects typically related to design and assessment of water and tailings dams. You will have the opportunity to work with an internationally recognized team on a diverse range of projects such as mine infrastructure and tailings facility designs from permitting through to closure, hydro‑electric and water storage dam designs and assessments, geohazard assessments, transportation engineering, seismic assessments, and much more. This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Work on our large dam project portfolio, designing practical solutions for challenging conditions. Candidates must have a background in geotechnical design, with a focus on dams, embankments and slopes.
• Make practical solutions based on detailed assessments and analysis and be able to explain your solutions to clients who have to build your designs.
• Manage and lead projects including the development, review and approvals of technical specifications, drawings and design reports and tender packages for major tailing dams, mine waste facilities, containment facilities and mine infrastructure projects.
• Provide input and prepare conceptual detailed engineering designs, engineering studies, feasibility studies and condition assessments.
• Work closely with clients from concept design through to construction, commissioning and operational stages of the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop business.
• Work in a wonderful small company culture.
  If you are registered or eligible to register as a Chartered Engineer in the UK, have a Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering/Soil Mechanics and a minimum of 10 years experience and strong desire to broaden your engineering and project management skills, we want to hear from you!, Strong background in soil mechanics proficiency with field and laboratory testing methods.
• Experience with mine tailings facility design, geotechnical numerical modelling, critical state theory and/or seismic hazard analysis.
• Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long‑term success.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision‑making and coaching skills, especially your ability to train and mentor young professionals.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
• Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long‑term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.
• Strong business acumen and your ability to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills, with demonstrated report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate with clients, senior management and peers.
  Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is a multi‑disciplinary consulting firm with five major business units providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, geotechnical, oil & gas, environmental, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in North America, Australia, South America, and Europe.