Principal Geotechnical Engineer – London
We are growing our Geotechnical team in London and we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our team.
About our role:
You will play a key role in delivering innovative geotechnical engineering solutions. Working on large-scale UK and international projects and undertaking design and analysis using structural/finite element software, day to day tasks will include:
- Act as assignment manager 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 (appropriate to skill), acting as a line manager when required, mentoring fellow engineers, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of ‘Best Practice’ and procedures
- Support Graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership
About you:
- Degree Qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer
- Substantial experience in major assignments for a range of Clients in various construction market sectors
- Substantial experience of managing projects, budgets and resources
- Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
- Strong knowledge of geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
- Detailed geotechnical design experience of large diameter deep piled foundations (driven, bored and CFA) to Eurocode, API, AASHTO, LRFD NGI and ICP methods / standards, seismic / dynamic analysis of deep piled foundations and pile groups, deep excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, soil and rock slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity and liquefaction and instrumentation and monitoring
- Ground investigation experience including design, preparation of tender documents, supervision, interpretation
- Expert / Proficient user of 2D and 3D finite element analysis software (e.g. PLAXIS, Z-soil)
- Proficient user of other geotechnical software (WALLAP, Repute, GROUP, LPile, APile, Rocscience Slide2, gINT, or equivalent)
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate, listen and influence all levels of people effectively. Able to judge audience and communicate technically complex matters to all stakeholders
- Ability to think and act operationally and strategically, understands the bigger picture and commerciality of a situation, both for the project and Company
About our offer to you:
We employ a world-class team of highly qualified staff, ranging from seasoned professionals to the best graduates, undergraduates, and apprentices. You will be working with a diverse, friendly and resourceful team on interesting and challenging projects. Working with us, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, including profit share scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, Sport and Social Club, paid volunteer days, French lessons, continues professional development, which is at the heart of our culture, and an environment where the support and care for the wellbeing of our people is important to everyone.
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