Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Evan Craig Limited; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Access to company vehicles

Laptop, mobile phone, PPE and workwear

Training opportunities

Job summary

Evan Craig Limited is recruiting a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (or Principal Geotechnical Engineer) to progress and make a valued contribution at this SME ground engineering company. The role is based in the West Midlands and delivers ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical consultancy across the Midlands and beyond.

You will lead technical work on foundation design, earthworks and slope stability, supervise site and office activities, mentor junior staff and help win new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geoscience or equivalent.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of background in ground investigation with a focus on geotechnical engineering.
• Solid working knowledge of foundation design, earthworks design and slope stability.
• Chartered geologist or engineer, or close to applying for chartership.
• Good project management skills and track record managing small teams.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and geotechnical software (e.g. Openground, HoleBase).
• Good communicator, comfortable working with clients and leading a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver geotechnical engineering assessments across a range of geological settings and ground conditions.
• Carry out and oversee foundation design, including for complex or non-standard ground conditions.
• Undertake and review earthworks design and slope stability analyses.
• Examine and cross-check geological logging, field testing and field mapping records.
• Plan and oversee detailed field investigations, including drilling and sample analysis.
• Supervise site and ground investigations and visit new project sites.
• Advise on problems such as subsidence, coal mining and other ground-related hazards.
• Produce and review high-quality geotechnical reports and geological logs.
• Manage staff including engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and contractors.
• Help manage the team day to day, including workload planning and project allocation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to client expectations.
• Provide quotes and proposals to clients.
• Maintain and develop client relationships and contribute to winning new work.
• Represent the company at professional conferences and industry events.
• Observe and promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) across all work.
• Ensure staff work in a safe manner and in accordance with company procedures and industry best practice.
• Set an example of safe behaviour, particularly to junior and less experienced staff.
• Be the first point of contact for junior and mid-level engineers on complex technical problems.
• Mentor and support the development of junior geologists and engineers.
• Support the training of less experienced colleagues and contribute to the overall capability of the team.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology / Earth Science

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered geologist/engineer

Tools

Openground

HoleBase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Geotechnical Engineer: Progress, Develop and make a Valued contribution at this SME Ground Engineering Company. The role is based in the West Midlands.

Our client is a successful and well-established geoenvironmental and geotechnical firm delivering a range of contracting and consulting services throughout the Midlands area and beyond. Supported by the wider UK services group, they maintain a distinct culture and identity, while providing ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical services to a large and diverse client base covering the construction, infrastructure and environmental sectors.

They are now looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer, or strong Senior to make the step up, for their supportive and experienced Midlands team. The role involves a mix of site and office-based work, delivering ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy work.

You will be responsible for the more technical and complex end of their geotechnical work, including foundation design, earthworks design and slope stability, and will be the person the wider team looks to for guidance on those areas. Alongside the technical work, you will help lead and manage the team day to day and will have the opportunity to contribute to business development.

This is a great opportunity to join a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism and teamwork are genuinely valued. They have a strong track record of developing their people and providing clear opportunities to progress, and,as a part of the wider group, you will also benefit from the shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career, as the organisation continues to grow.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Lead and deliver geotechnical engineering assessments across a range of geological settings and ground conditions.
• Carry out and oversee foundation design, including for complex or non-standard ground conditions.
• Undertake and review earthworks design and slope stability analyses.
• Examine and cross-check geological logging, field testing and field mapping records.
• Plan and oversee detailed field investigations, including drilling and sample analysis.
• Supervise site and ground investigations and visit new project sites.
• Advise on problems such as subsidence, coal mining and other ground-related hazards.
• Produce and review high-quality geotechnical reports and geological logs.

Project and Commercial Management

• Manage staff including engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and contractors.
• Help manage the team day to day, including workload planning and project allocation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to client expectations.
• Provide quotes and proposals to clients.
• Maintain and develop client relationships and contribute to winning new work.
• Represent the company at professional conferences and industry events.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Observe and promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) across all work.
• Ensure staff work in a safe manner and in accordance with company procedures and industry best practice.
• Set an example of safe behaviour, particularly to junior and less experienced staff.

Team Development

• Be the first point of contact for junior and mid-level engineers on complex technical problems.
• Mentor and support the development of junior geologists and engineers.
• Support the training of less experienced colleagues and contribute to the overall capability of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geoscience or equivalent.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of background in ground investigation with a focus on geotechnical engineering.
• Solid working knowledge of foundation design, earthworks design and slope stability.
• Chartered geologist or engineer, or close to applying for chartership.
• Good project management skills and track record managing small teams.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and geotechnical software (e.g. Openground, HoleBase).
• Good communicator, comfortable working with clients and leading a technical team.
• Self-motivated with good problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Full UK driving licence (manual transmission).

On offer

• Salary £40,000 – £60,000
• 31 days holiday inclusive of all bank holidays and our Christmas shutdown.
• Regular reviews and appraisals with salary progression as you develop.
• Hybrid working, balancing office, home and site.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to company vehicles for work use.
• Laptop, mobile phone, company branded workwear and all PPE provided.
• Professional fees covered (e.g. FGS).
• Internal and external training.
• £1,000 bonus on attaining chartership.

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.