Description
Senior Geotechnical EngineerOur client is a leading firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services and making a positive difference in the world. This is a key position on the Geotechnical team, a growing group currently comprising over 30 enthusiastic professional staff working on a wide variety of exacting, high-profile and challenging projects, both local and international projects. This position will be part of the Geotechnical Analysis Team, and will be involved in geotechnical analysis and design, site supervision, production of drawings, specifications and reports and the supervision of junior members of the team.
Potentially bringing already established skills/expertise to the group eg seismic design or heavy civils experience, you will have a strong analytical capability including FE analysis. There will be ample opportunity to develop existing knowledge and potentially a technical specialism within the group framework. Site experience, overseeing site investigation and construction of geotechnical designs is essential.
Responsibilities
- geotechnical analysis and design, site supervision, production of drawings, specifications and reports and the supervision of more junior members of the team
- Accountable for quality of own work to time and budget and those of team members as applicable
- Daily contact with other members of the group
- Regular contact with site investigation contractors and external agencies
- Developing contacts with Clients
- Experience in seismic geotechnical design would be an advantage
- Good communications skills (both written and verbal)
- Able to quickly develop successful client relationships (both internal and external)
- Must be mobile and willing to relocate to other locations for periods of time should the need arise
- Travel including some opportunity for overseas work
- Able to work in a multi project, multidisciplinary, multicultural environment
Requirements
- MEng Civil Engineering or good civils based degree with post grad qualification in geotechnical related subject
- Chartered with a relevant body
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (including formal and informal presentation, written communications and reports)
- Ability to relate and work well with people at all levels within the teams and within the wider office, as well as externally with clients and contractors
- Flexible and mobile ie prepared to travel away from base
Desirable skills and knowledge
- Rock Mechanics Design Experience
- Some overseas experience would be an advantage
- Another European language is desirable