Description
Geotechnical Engineer
Brief Overview
We are currently looking to recruit a Geotechnical Engineer with experience of the design of foundations, retaining walls and other geotechnical structures, to provide maternity cover during 2018.
The successful candidate will have a degree in civil engineering or similar and a second degree in geotechnics or foundation engineering. Some skills and background in the assessment of contaminated land would also be an advantage.
Role
The role is a temporary position covering maternity leave and is expected to be for a duration of approximately 12 months.
The successful candidate will provide design support to our structural, rail and highways department and will report to a senior geotechnical engineer.
The work will include:
- Organisation and supervision of site investigations.
- Production of clear reports and calculations.
- The use of geotechnical software.
- Control of budgets.
- Analysis of data.
Requirements and skills
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- First degree in civil engineering or similar and a second degree in geotechnics or foundation engineering.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a consultancy.
- Ability to design pad and piled foundations.
- Proficient in the use of spreadsheets and SLOPE, PILE and PDisp or similar.
- The ability to deliver desk study and interpretative reports and reports to HA standards.
- The ability to guide technicians and graduates to produce designs and reports to budget.
- Proven good communication skills both verbal and written.
Desirable Skills and Knowledge:
- Geoenvironmental skills would be desirable - including the production of reports to CLR11 and the use of CONSIM.
Other information
If this role is of interest to you or you would like more information, please contact Jon Graham or submit your application now.
Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief.
Triad Group Plc acts as an Employment Agency for this permanent position.