Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Posted 15 January 2021
Salary Market related
Location
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000024933
Contact NameNatasha Jones

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
 
Do you want to work for a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social, and economic landscapes? Due to success of ground engineering and contaminated land operations the London Geotechnical team have the need to hire a Senior Engineer.

The role
The successful candidate will be supporting existing and on-going workflow, managing their own projects, and helping to develop new business.  As part of this well-established, nationwide land contamination and ground engineering team, the Senior Engineer will be working with the team of geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists and geotechnical engineers, delivering on a variety of projects including: Ground investigations, ground engineering and geotechnical design for deep and shallow foundations, basements, slopes, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement as well as contaminated land investigation, assessment and remediation design. 

Your skills and experience
The team would like you to have a PhD, or MSc (post graduate level minimum) in civil engineering or geoscience related discipline, be a Chartered Engineer or Engineering Geologist, with commensurate amount of industry experience and be able to demonstrate potential to appear and speak at committees, informal hearings, conferences and examinations in public.  

The ideal candidate will have an excellent technical understanding and solid experience in geotechnical and ground engineering projects, particularly in the context of development and infrastructure projects.  A track record of working in a multidisciplinary project environment is essential.  You'll be highly competent in Geotechnical design for deep and shallow foundations, basements, slopes, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement with detailed knowledge of, and relevant experience in, SLOPE/W, SIGMA/W, SEEP/W, Oasys PDisp, WALLAP, 2D/3D PLAXIS.
 
What we offer you
We will provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself.  We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects across the UK. 

Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including:  24 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year,  Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Gadget Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Professional Memberships and BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.
 
Company approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make the company a great place to do great work. 'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: 'We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.'