Senior Geotechnical Engineer | London or Birmingham
London or Birmingham (hybrid)
£42k - £58k
Details:
Minimum Requirements:
Chartered (or near Chartered) Civil Engineer, with relevant post graduate geotechnical / engineering geology qualification(s)
Substantial experience in major international assignments in various construction markets
“Hands on” geotechnical design engineer with experience managing projects, budgets and resources
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and undertake assignments in the UK and overseas, supporting the delivery of high quality output
“Hands on” geotechnical design engineer capable to work fully independently and as part of a team
Act as assignment manager, producing and overseeing technical delivery, commercial aspects, financial controls (forecasting & budgeting), planning, resourcing and troubleshooting
Assist and support a high level of technical capability within the skill area as may be required to deliver the service offerings targeted
Assist with the organisation and management of the technical staff, acting as a line manager as required, mentoring fellow engineers, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of ‘Best Practice’ and procedures
Assist Graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership
Assist in providing appropriate resources for the successful delivery of assignments in the UK and overseas, maximising fee income
Assist Market Sector Leader to source and develop business opportunities, producing tenders, and building client relationships in the UK and overseas
Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product
Implement and adhere to Company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of Services
Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines within the firm and promote cross functional working
Embrace organisational change and influence others to modify behaviour and attitudes as required
Observe and maintain Company Health and Safety Policy across all activities
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested
Key experience & Qualifications
Chartered (or near Chartered) in a relevant discipline (ideally ICE)
Civil engineering degree with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnically or engineering geology related subject from an accredited college or university. Ideally a Chartered engineer
Demonstrable international and site experience, predominantly in large scale (c.£100m+) infrastructure projects, for a range of Clients in various construction market sectors
Capable “hands on” geotechnical designer. Detailed design experience including deep and shallow foundations (vertical and lateral capacity, settlement), deep excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, soil and rock slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity and liquefaction and instrumentation and monitoring
Strong knowledge of geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
Ground investigation experience including design, preparation of tender documents, supervision, interpretation
Geomorphologic, coastal and maritime experience would be beneficial
Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
Experience at Assignment Manager and Designer level with a proven record of managing and delivering assignments to programme and budget
Understanding of the standard basic engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating
Ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with key clients
People management experience e.g. general employee welfare, carrying out appraisals, training and development, involvement in resourcing and recruitment activities
IT Skills
Competent user of 2D and 3D finite element analysis software (e.g. PLAXIS, Z-soil)
Proficient in other geotechnical software (Repute, Settle, WALLAP, LPile, GPile, DPile, Slide, gINT, or equivalent)
Excellent Microsoft Office Abilities (particularly Excel, C+++)
2-D and 3-D computer aided design and computer aided engineering (CAD and CAE) tools
Competencies
Technical: Strong skills and knowledge, undertakes tasks in a cogent manner involving the wider team as needed
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate, listen and influence all levels of people effectively. Excellent reporting / writing and strong presentation skills
Critical Thinking: Ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities. Ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met, whilst maintaining a high quality of work
Team: Excellent team working skills; able to lead, contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment
Leadership: Demonstrates high standards, seeks to exceed client expectations and create a collaborative and
supportive environment. Mentoring skills to train and develop other engineers and technicians
Project Management: Results orientated with a strong drive to deliver success, a proven ability to manage small – medium budgets, projects and programmes of work to agreed targets and priorities. Able to make timely, rational decisions with the information available and understands when to seek guidance and support
Languages: proficient in foreign languages (particularly French and Spanish) is an asset
Personal Style & Behaviour
Committed with a high degree of integrity
Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps
Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving personal and business performance
Demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs
Able to perform effectively within changing environments; modifies own style to achieve results
