Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a senior or principal geotechnical engineer to join their management team. The successful candidate will work on delivering complex ground engineering solutions while managing junior staff and contributing to business growth. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a friendly working environment at their Hertfordshire office.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Workplace Pension

Gym Membership

Weekly Free Fruit

Regular Social Events

Qualifications

• Graduate in Geology, Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering.
• Chartered as engineers or geologists with industry experience.
• Solid experience in UK geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground investigations and complex ground engineering solutions.
• Manage junior staff and assist in business development.
• Develop ground models from investigation data and perform foundation designs.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Foundation Design

Ground Investigation

Business Development

Team Management

Geology

Education

Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

PDisp

XDisp

Slope Stability Programs

Job description

My client is seeking a senior or principal geotechnical engineer to assist in the continued growth of the company.

Applicants should be graduates in geology, engineering geology or civil engineering, probably with an appropriate second degree. They expect them to be chartered as engineers or geologists and to have a goo level of industry experience.

They are looking for solid experience in the UK geotechnical / ground engineering industry, and a track record of delivering ground investigations and complex ground engineering solutions for buildings and structures. The successful applicant will have an understanding of geology, the ability to develop ground models from ground investigation data and experience of carrying out foundation designs, ground movement analyses and the use of industry software such as PDisp, XDisp and slope stability programs. Experience in carrying out finite element analyses would be desirable.

The successful applicant will join their management team and will be expected to assist in driving the growth of the company. The ability to manage junior staff is therefore essential, along with an understanding of business development and existing contacts in the industry. A desire to be involved in shaping the future direction of the company is critical, as it embarks on an exciting new phase of growth.

The position will be based in their attractive converted barn in the Hertfordshire office and is predominantly office-based. They offer a competitive salary, private health insurance, workplace pension, gym membership, weekly free fruit, regular social events and a relaxed and friendly working environment.