Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Job Details

Are you interested in finding a healthy and flexible work-life balance in a social, supportive work environment? Are you motivated by being exposed to a range of large projects including tunnels, underground structures, bridges, rail and much more with large international companies on high-profile projects? Are you looking to progress within your career through receiving professional training with appropriate funding and mentorship, along with a guaranteed career progression route?

Then look no further as my well-established client is looking out for a skilled Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer, with a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant UK experience of minimum 4+ years' within underground structures, groundworks tunnelling, and transportation design.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Job Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of tunnelling and underground structure projects from conception to completion, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to engineering teams, reviewing designs and analyses, and ensuring that projects meet industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Leading the development of innovative and cost-effective designs for tunnels, underground structures, retaining walls, foundations, and associated infrastructure, considering factors such as geotechnical conditions, structural integrity, and construction methods.
• Identifying potential risks and challenges associated with tunnelling and underground construction projects, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and expectations, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding client requirements.
• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers, providing guidance on technical matters, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and promoting professional development within the team.
• Overseeing contract negotiations, preparing bid documents, and managing contractor selection processes for tunneling and underground construction projects.

Company details:

This company is a dynamic, rapidly growing and well-established civil and geotechnical multidisciplinary consulting engineering practice who are devoted to delivering creative and specialist solutions to a wide variety of projects across the globe, with a good attitude and to a high standard of quality. This company ensures the well-being of employee’s is prioritised with a wide range of competitive, one of a kind benefit packages.

To work for this company is not your typical job – it is to be part of something bigger and to contribute something of value to the world, whilst also being trained up and supported in your own career progression with regular training & encouragement from a friendly team, who prioritise the well-being of their employees through their benefits, listed below.

Salary and benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• Private healthcare
• Sabbatical leave after specific period of service
• Excellent Chartership programme and funding
• Guaranteed career progression and structure
• Open, modern, sociable and friendly office
• Remote working after specific period of service

And much more!

Successful candidate specifications:

To be a successful candidate for the position of Principal Civil Engineer specializing in tunnelling and underground structures, you'll typically need a combination of education, experience, technical skills, and personal qualities. Here are the requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or masters’ degree in Civil Engineering or a related field .
• 4+ years’ experience in groundworks, geotechnical assessments, tunnelling and underground construction and design projects is essential. Successful candidate should have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from conception to completion, preferably with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proficiency in engineering software commonly used in geotechnical analysis, tunnelling and underground construction, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, STAAD.Pro, Plaxis, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, structural design, and construction methods specific to underground environments is also necessary.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively while managing resources, budgets, and schedules.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• A solid understanding of relevant UK laws, regulations, and industry standards governing tunneling and underground construction projects, as well as experience obtaining permits and approvals from regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, understand their needs and expectations.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartered Engineer status is preferred.

If you happen to know anyone that might be interested, or if you’re currently looking for a role and like the sound of it, please do let me know through sending your updated CV and portfolio of work to this email;

 

bmcculloch@rgb.co.uk.