Senior Or Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Carrington West; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical engineering firm in Hertfordshire is seeking a senior or principal geotechnical engineer to support their company growth. The role involves delivering complex ground investigations and foundation designs while managing junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in geology or civil engineering, be chartered, and possess industry experience. The firm offers a competitive salary and various perks, fostering a relaxed work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Workplace pension

Gym membership

Weekly free fruit

Regular social events

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Graduates with appropriate second degree expected.
• Experience with complex ground engineering solutions.
• Desirable experience in finite element analyses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving the company’s growth.
• Deliver ground investigations and solutions.
• Develop ground models from investigation data.

Skills

Solid experience in UK geotechnical industry

Experience in foundation designs

Ability to manage junior staff

Understanding of business development

Experience with industry software (PDisp, XDisp)

Education

Graduate in geology, engineering geology, or civil engineering

Chartered as an engineer or geologist

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 good 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.