Senior Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Engineer

​; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Manchester seeks a Senior Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Engineer to coordinate ground investigations and manage client relations. Candidates should have at least 5 years in the industry and be comfortable with project management. The role offers a yearly salary between £38,000 and £45,000, flexible hours, and several other benefits including healthcare and training budgets.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare scheme

Annual membership fees paid

NEST pension contribution

Company vehicle access

Laptop and mobile phone provided

32 days holiday per year

External training budget

Guidance for chartership pursuits

Quarterly social events

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in the geo-environmental industry.
• Experience in managing ground investigations.
• Familiarity with validation and verification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage ground investigations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Author and review technical reports.
• Lead client meetings and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Project management

Geotechnical investigations

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Chartered professional body membership (ongoing)

Job description

Overview

Senior Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Engineer sought at this successful and growing SME Ground Investigation Consultancy. This role based in Manchester.

Overview: Our client is a successful and growing, UK-based provider of ground investigation services, delivering geotechnical and environmental expertise to multiple sectors nationwide. Known for its tailored, integrated solutions, the team focuses on efficiency and precision to meet the unique requirements of every project.

Following continued growth, there is an opportunity for a confident individual looking to further their career in the geo-environmental industry to join their close-knit, dynamic team in a senior role, reporting directly to director-level management.

This company takes pride in the development and retention of highly skilled individuals with a shared focus on finding innovative, practical and cost-effective solutions.

You will be encouraged and supported to progress professionally, refining your technical reporting skills, broadening your experience, and by participating in a variety of challenging and innovative projects across residential, commercial and civil engineering industries, including having responsibility for project management, reporting and accounting through the entire life cycle of a construction programme.

A full, clean Driving Licence and being based within an easily commutable distance to Manchester City Centre office are required for this job.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordination, supervision and management of ground investigations, including Phase 1 (desk-top) studies, Phase 2 (intrusive) investigations and subsequent monitoring and remediation works
• Ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are followed during all field work practices
• Authoring, reviewing and issuing of technical reports for clients including environmental risk assessments, remedial recommendations, foundation recommendations and coal mining risk assessments
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and staff in both office and field settings, including taking leadership roles within meetings
• Supervising and assisting junior staff with reports, drawings, models and fee proposals and mentoring them through their career development

The ideal individual:

• At least 5 years into their career within the geo-environmental industry
• Working towards chartership with a relevant professional body
• Comfortable in client-facing situations including business development meetings
• Background in designing, organising and managing ground investigations utilising range of intrusive techniques both for contaminated land and geotechnical purposes
• Able to lead, manage and deliver technical projects, including preparing fee proposals and reports whilst understanding the financial implications of works
• Familiar with validation and verification techniques and reporting of such techniques
• Able to apply a commercial appraisal to projects, ensuring that value for money is paramount in all work undertaken.
• Attentive to fine details across all work they produce
• Self-motivated, proactive and confident in their ability to work independently and part of a team, while managing their own time to ensure deadlines are achieved
• A pragmatic thinker capable of anticipating problems ahead of time and determining appropriate & cost-effective solutions
• A full, clean Driving Licence and based within an easily commutable distance to Manchester City Centre office

On offer

• Salary £38,000 – £45,000
• Flexible working hours
• A private healthcare scheme.
• The company will pay your annual membership to an Institution of your choice relevant to your employment.
• NEST pension contribution
• Access to company vehicle for business and social use (with restrictions)
• Laptop, Mobile phone and mobile phone contract for personal (subject to reasonable use) and business use
• Maximum of 5 No. days holiday leave can be ‘carried’ across to following year. Holiday entitlement is 24 days holiday per year plus the normal public holidays (8 Days) = 32 Days.
• External training courses – budgeted at £2000 per annum (first year)
• Home office annual budget of £200 per annum
• Guidance in pursuing chosen Chartership with fees for first application paid for by company and a £2000 Chartership bonus.
• Quarterly social events which are covered by the company

To apply for the position of Senior Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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