JOB TITLE: Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Keighley & Site Travel
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 D.O.E (plus benefits)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Civil Engineering - Geotechnical / Ground Engineering
About the Company
Our client is a well-established civil and geotechnical engineering consultancy delivering specialist ground engineering solutions across infrastructure, residential and commercial developments.
This is the first time we're working with this company but from our initial brief it's clear how much they value cohesion, collaborative working and individuals who are as much a fit for the team as they are the job. They have learnt from previous mistakes and been upfront on how they've turned it around.
Because of these actions they are now in a brilliant position of having lots of work and being onboard major regional frameworks due to the high quality of work they produce. The company plans a sustainable doubling of staff over the next 2years, expanding their Leeds office offering.
On top of a generous holiday allowance the company regularly engages in team events and days/nights out. Putting an importance on life outside of work as much as in it.
About the Role
As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will support the delivery of ground investigations, geotechnical assessments and foundation design solutions across a variety of projects.
You'll be involved from site investigation review through to detailed design and reporting, working closely with civil and structural engineers to ensure safe and efficient foundation and earthworks solutions.
This role offers a good balance of office-based technical work and site exposure, making it well suited to an engineer looking to build their experience across the full project lifecycle.
The key requirements for this Geotechnical Engineer role are:
- Interpret and review ground investigation reports
- Develop ground models and recommend appropriate foundation solutions
- Carry out geotechnical design including shallow and deep foundations
- Provide earthworks and retaining structure design input
- Produce technical reports, calculations and design documentation
- Liaise with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting Junior/Graduate Geotechnical Engineers in their development.
- Logging of Soil Samples & Analysing preliminary results.
- Attend site visits to assess ground conditions and support construction
- Ensure compliance with relevant UK standards and design codes
Experience required for this Geotechnical Engineer role are:
- Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- 4-5Years minimum working experience
- Experience working within a consultancy or contractor environment
- Good understanding of soil mechanics and foundation design principles
- Experience interpreting site investigation and laboratory data
- Confident written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Eurocodes and UK design standards
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Geotechnical Engineer role are:
- Familiarity with geotechnical design software
- Methodical, Detailed and able to run a project from conception to handover.
- Self Starter looking for long term growth in a growing business.
- Experience supporting projects through construction stage
- Working towards Chartered status
Package and Benefits of the Geotechnical Engineer role:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Pension scheme
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Professional development and chartership support
- Exposure to a broad range of infrastructure and development projects
How to apply for this Geotechnical Engineer role:
- Apply via this job board for immediate consideration
- Confidential conversations welcomed for more information
If you are interested in this Geotechnical Engineer position, then please apply via this job board.