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Geotechnical Design Engineer Rail
- Posted 08 November 2024
- Salary £45k - 60k per year
- LocationHarrogate
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Rail
- ReferenceJO0000054824
- Contact NameEmily Atkins
Job description
Are you a Geotechnical Design Engineer with over 5 years of experience?
Do you have experience working on major infrastructure projects?
Salary: circa £45,000 to £60,000
Location: Harrogate, Manchester or Reading. In office 3 days per week
Requirements:
- BEng/MEng degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 yeras of proven experience in geotechnical design engineering.
- Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, WALLAP, Slope/W).
- Chartered preferred.
- Experience working collaboratively in teams and mentoring junior engineers
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capability to manage complex ground engineering challenges.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed geotechnical design for rail infrastructure projects, including foundations, slopes, earthworks, and retaining structures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide geotechnical input on project designs.
- Carry out ground investigations and interpret data to inform design and construction methodologies.
- Assess geotechnical risks and provide practical solutions to mitigate issues.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports, design calculations, and documentation for project submissions.