Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Flexible Ground Design

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Birthday day off

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Flexible working

CPD programme

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its expanding geotechnical team across the UK. You will lead geotechnical projects from desk study through ground investigations, analysis and reporting, designing foundations and related works, and mentoring junior engineers in a policy-driven, client-facing environment.

Flexible working from Birmingham, Nottingham or Leicester offices is available, with travel to sites across the UK as required, and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical properties and site investigation methods.
• Experience with bearing pressure, settlement calculations and slope stability.

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 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 and mentoring to junior engineers, graduates and apprentices.
• Contributing to the development of departmental standards and procedures.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development.
• Staying up-to-date with relevant legislation and industry guidance.
• Travelling to sites across the UK when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Professional membership (Geological Society/ICE)

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its expanding geotechnical team across the UK. You will lead geotechnical projects from desk study through ground investigations, analysis and reporting, designing foundations and related works, and mentoring junior engineers in a policy-driven, client-facing environment.

Flexible working from Birmingham, Nottingham or Leicester offices is available, with travel to sites across the UK as required, and