Senior Geotechnical Engineer [1116230]

RSK Group Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Binnies is seeking a Senior Engineer to expand its geotechnical team, assisting with complex designs and mentoring junior engineers. The role involves checking designs, supervising ground investigations, and conducting site visits, contributing to innovative infrastructure solutions in the water sector.

Qualifications

• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with professionals, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Full UK driving license required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Checking work of junior staff.
• Designing geotechnical engineering solutions.
• Conducting site visits.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Proactivity

Planning

Education

Masters degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered status with ICE or IoM3

Job description

Binnies' geotechnical team continues to grow due to ongoing successes in tendering. As we enter the next water regulatory period (AMP8), we will provide geotechnical input for most UK water companies, focusing on storm spill reduction and supporting the development of new reservoirs to safeguard future drinking water supplies.

Our frameworks also include support for the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and the Canals and River Trust.

With this growth, we are offering advanced geotechnical services and taking on complex designs, including temporary works. This presents exciting opportunities for staff to learn new skills and participate in the expansion of our services. Many schemes are design and build, allowing us to see our designs come to life through construction.

These Senior Engineer roles will support junior colleagues and involve a mix of originating and checking designs.

About the Role:

1. Checking the work of junior staff
2. Designing diverse geotechnical engineering solutions
3. Design and supervision of ground investigations
4. Collating and interpreting ground investigation results
5. Preparing sections and drawings illustrating geological conditions
6. Conducting site visits

You should possess and demonstrate the following qualifications, skills, and knowledge:

• A Masters degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)
• Chartered status with ICE or IoM3 (ideally)
• A full UK driving license, as site visits are part of the role

You should also have:

• The ability to work remotely
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with professionals, stakeholders, and contractors
• A proactive, methodical approach to problem-solving
• Success in designing, planning, and organizing tasks
• A passion for engineering

If you seek a workplace that empowers growth, values respect and diversity, and promotes work-life balance with flexible arrangements, Binnies is the place for you.

We foster a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture rooted in caring for our employees’ wellbeing and inclusivity. Our company has a rich history of over 100 years, and we are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone can develop and succeed.

Join us to go from good to truly exceptional with Binnies.

About Us

We deliver innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions that create lasting environmental and social legacies. Our culture emphasizes smart project delivery, low-carbon water solutions, flood alleviation, and connecting communities through insights and data. Our goal is to improve quality of life for current and future generations.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services provider founded in 1989. RSK operates as a collaborative group, focusing on growth through diversification, and values its people as its greatest asset. We promote innovation, support ongoing development, and foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us to help build a sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Environment

We create sustainable infrastructure across the asset lifecycle, integrating digital innovation and holistic thinking to de-risk projects and generate inclusive wealth for our stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are involved in all aspects of the water industry, focusing on efficient water and wastewater management, watershed planning, and enhancing sustainability through digital transformation and data analytics.