Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead geotechnical investigations, modelling and design to support a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, regeneration and development projects across Southwest England and Wales. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to identify ground-related risks from inception through delivery and provide robust technical guidance. You will develop ground investigation scopes, interpret data, build ground models and prepare high-quality reports and specifications. This is a hands-on senior/lead role with opportunities to mentor others and manage client relationships, within a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• annual leave with buy/sell options
• private medical insurance
• group income protection & life assurance included

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage geotechnical ground investigations and surveys
• Develop ground investigation scopes, specifications and schedules
• Review geological and ground investigation data, borehole logs and lab results
• Peer review Geotechnical Reports and develop robust ground models
• Perform geotechnical analysis and modelling using appropriate software
• Produce Geotechnical Design Reports and technical notes
• Identify and manage ground-related risks with multidisciplinary teams
• Liaise with clients, contractors and external stakeholders
• Support the development of junior geotechnical professionals
• Take technical delivery or project management responsibility depending on experience

Key requirements

• Significant professional experience in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology or geological investigation
• Strong experience planning supervising and interpreting ground investigations
• Experience interpreting data and developing ground models
• Knowledge of geotechnical principles and soil/rock behaviour
• Proficiency in Oasys Pile, ALP PDisp, Rocscience Slide, GEO5 Retaining Wall, AutoCAD and Excel
• Experience with or interest in Plaxis 3D or other FE software is a plus
• Experience producing technical reports (GDRs, Geotechnical Feedback Reports, Technical Notes)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Chartered status, or clear commitment towards chartership (advantageous)

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• Collaborative teamwork
• Oasys Pile
• ALP PDisp
• Rocscience Slide

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