Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Engineer/Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Bristol

£35-55k DOE

A thriving multi-office, multi-disciplinary consultancy are seeking an Engineer/Senior Geotechnical Engineer for their office in the Bristol area although roles are hybrid. Fundamentally looking for a good geotechnical design engineer, the successful candidate would form part of a small experienced team, reporting to the head of geotechnical engineering based in the Bristol office.

What you’ll bring to your new role as Senior Geotechnical Engineer

· A minimum of 3-4 years post graduate experience within geotechnical design engineering.

· Chartered or working towards.

· The ability to manage and check work being undertaken by less experienced staff.

· A proficiency in the preparation of Preliminary Sources Studies (desk studies).

· A thorough understanding of geological, geomorphological, and geo-environmental processes.

· Ability to scope well considered intrusive investigations.

· Well-developed ground modelling skills.

· The ability to present work pictorially, both in plan and section using GIS and CAD.

· An ability to liaise effectively with specialist contractors, clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.

· Good knowledge of soil and rock mechanics, and groundwater control.

· Good knowledge of earthworks and ground improvement techniques.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Experience in the design of foundations (ULS and SLS).

· Experience in the use of specialist analytical geotechnical software (slope stability, settlement, soil strengthening, anchoring etc).

With a total of 80 or so staff, this is a solid, successful, down to earth consultancy with a great reputation.

Apply Online or call Steve Halliday to discuss further!