Geotechnical Manager

Assystem; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a geotechnical engineer in Chennai, India, with a strong background in geotechnical design and the ability to manage small projects. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7 to 12 years of experience and a relevant engineering degree, along with a recognized postgraduate qualification. This role involves preparation of calculations, reports, and specifications for various geotechnical projects while supervising junior engineers and collaborating with external consultants. A commitment to client relationships and delivery excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 to 12 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in managing small projects independently.
• Ability to mentor and supervise less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and prepare supporting calculations and reports.
• Manage small projects and review work of external consultants.
• Coordinate team activities and ensure adherence to delivery standards.
• Develop business through maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Geotechnical design experience

Project management

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Familiarity with IS, IRC & international codes

Finite element analysis (PLAXIS)

Education

First degree in engineering/geological field

Postgraduate geotechnical qualification or doctorate

Job description

Skills

• Experience in geotechnical design of earthworks, slopes, retaining walls, underground structures, port structures, building structures, ideally in a variety of sectors. Experience in the Transportation sector would be a particular advantage.
• Experience in designing and delivering ground improvement methods in wide variety of environments.
• Experience in preparation and checking of well‑presented design calculations, notes, reports, and general correspondence.
• Conversant with IS, IRC & relevant international codes and leading industry analysis and software for the design of slopes, retaining walls and foundations.
• Experience in preparing, running, and interpreting finite element packages such as 'PLAXIS' would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience and understanding of the multi‑disciplinary design process.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures used within the water, transportation, and/or energy sectors would be an advantage.
• Experience of managing small projects independently.
• Supervising, mentoring, or developing less experienced engineers.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Commercial awareness in dealings with clients, proposals, and projects.
• Learning agility, actively learning through experimentation and experience, and seeking ways to grow and to be challenged.

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical design, preparation of supporting calculations, reports, and specifications related to foundation design, earthworks, slope engineering, retaining wall design, underground excavations, ground treatment, and ground investigation.
• Responsibility for small projects and reviewing the work of externally procured consultants working on larger, more complex projects.
• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a project team, including allocating and checking work and providing feedback on performance.
• Coordinates activities with colleagues and team members to meet deadlines and achieve set targets in the most effective and efficient way.
• Ensures junior team members are adhering to delivery standards and ensures essential procedures are followed based on knowledge of the industry.
• Provides recommendations on resourcing (people) requirements for specific projects to more senior team members.
• Leads the development and submission of proposals for routine, low‑risk projects and contributes to the development of proposals for moderately complex projects.
• Supports development of business by maintaining client relationships and ensuring client loyalty and repeat work through excellent customer service and delivery.

Qualifications

• First degree in a relevant engineering/geological field, together with a recognized postgraduate geotechnical qualification or doctorate in relevant field.
• Take responsibility for technical & administrative development and support the learning of sub‑ordinates.
• Minimum 7 to 12 years of experience in the field of geotechnical engineering.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company.