Senior Geotechnical Engineer – London or Birmingham

Rendel Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rendel Ltd in the UK seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in London or Birmingham. You will deliver geotechnical solutions on large-scale UK and international projects.

The role requires chartered status, hands-on design, and the ability to manage projects, budgets and resources while mentoring colleagues and supporting Chartership.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Hands-on geotechnical design across large projects.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality geotechnical solutions on UK/international projects.
• Organise and manage technical staff; mentor engineers and support CPD.
• Support graduates through Chartership process; manage resources.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

PLAXIS

Z-soil

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – London or Birmingham

We are growing our Geotechnical team and we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in either London or Birmingham.

About our role:

You will play a key role in delivering high quality geotechnical engineering solutions on large-scale UK and international projects. Some of the day to day tasks will include:

• Assist and support a high level of technical capability within the skill area as may be required to deliver the service offerings targeted
• Assist with the organisation and management of the technical staff, acting as a line manager as required, mentoring fellow engineers, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of ‘Best Practice’ and procedures
• Support Graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership
• Assist in providing appropriate resources for the successful delivery of assignments in the UK and overseas, maximising fee income

About you:

• Degree Qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer
• Substantial experience in major international assignments in various construction markets
• “Hands on” geotechnical design experience and experience managing projects, budgets and resources
• Detailed design experience including deep and shallow foundations (vertical and lateral capacity, settlement), deep excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, soil and rock slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity and liquefaction and instrumentation and monitoring
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
• Competent user of 2D and 3D finite element analysis software (e.g. PLAXIS, Z-soil)
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate, listen and influence all levels of people effectively

About our offer to you:

We employ a world-class team of highly qualified staff, ranging from seasoned professionals to the best graduates, undergraduates, and apprentices. You will be working with a diverse, friendly and resourceful team on interesting and challenging projects. Working with us, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, including profit share scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, Sport and Social Club, paid volunteer days, French lessons, continues professional development, which is at the heart of our culture, and an environment where the support and care for the wellbeing of our people is important to everyone.