JOB TITLE:
Senior Geotechnical Engineer

LOCATION:
London or Birmingham

TRAVEL:
A willingness to travel is essential

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Chartered Engineer through a recognised institution
• “Hands on” geotechnical design engineer with experience managing projects, budgets and resources

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and undertake assignments in the UK and overseas, supporting the delivery of high quality outputs
• Act as assignment manager, producing and overseeing technical delivery, commercial aspects, financial controls (forecasting & budgeting), planning, resourcing and troubleshooting
• Assist and support a high level of technical capability within the skill area as may be required to deliver the service offerings targeted
• Assist with the organisation and management of the technical staff, acting as a line manager as required, mentoring fellow engineers, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of ‘Best Practice’ and procedures
• Assist Graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership
• Assist in providing appropriate resources for the successful delivery of assignments in the UK and overseas, maximising fee income
• Assist Market Sector Leader to source and develop business opportunities, producing tenders, and building client relationships in the UK and overseas
• Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product
• Implement and adhere to Company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of Services
• Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines within the firm and promote cross functional working
• Embrace organisational change and influence others to modify behaviour and attitudes as required
• Observe and maintain Company Health and Safety Policy across all activities

KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Civil engineering degree with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnically or engineering geology related subject from an accredited college or university. Ideally a Chartered engineer
• Demonstrable international and site experience, predominantly in large scale (c.£100m+) infrastructure projects, for a range of Clients in various construction market sectors
• Capable “hands on” geotechnical designer. Detailed design experience including deep and shallow foundations (vertical and lateral capacity, settlement), deep excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, soil and rock slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity and liquefaction and instrumentation and monitoring
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
• Ground investigation experience including design, preparation of tender documents, supervision, interpretation
• Geomorphologic, coastal and maritime experience would be beneficial
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
• Experience at Assignment Manager and Designer level with a proven record of managing and delivering assignments to programme and budget
• Understanding of the standard basic engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating
• Ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with key clients

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical: Excellent skills and knowledge, able to provide clear direction and undertake tasks in a cogent manner while sharing their expertise
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate, listen and influence all levels of people effectively. Excellent reporting / writing and strong presentation skills; able to adapt technical message to audience
• Critical Thinking: Ability to think and act operationally and strategically, able to respond quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities. Ability to work well under pressure and ensure deadlines are met, whilst maintaining a high quality of work
• Team: Excellent team working skills; able to lead, contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment
• Leadership: Demonstrates high standards, involves the team and drives it to listen to, interpret and exceed client expectations. Strong coaching and mentoring skills to train, develop and give constructive feedback to other engineers and technicians
• Project Management: Results orientated with a strong drive to deliver success, a proven ability to manage medium/large budgets, projects and programmes of work to agreed targets and priorities. Able to clearly communicate objectives and make timely, rational decisions with the information available and learn from successes and failures

IT SKILLS:

• Competent user of 2D and 3D finite element analysis software (e.g. PLAXIS, Z-soil)
• Proficient in other geotechnical software (WALLAP, LPile, GPile, DPile, SlopeW, gINT, or equivalent)
• Excellent Microsoft Office Abilities (particularly Excel, C+++)

PERSONAL STYLE AND BEHAVIOUR:

• Self-motivated and committed, with a high degree of integrity
• A team player who seeks to positively contribute to the working group with a collaborative attitude
• Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps
• Able to perform effectively within changing environments; demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs
• Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving business performance
• Commitment to own personal development