Bennett and Game are currently working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy that is looking to strengthen its growing geotechnical team with an experienced Geotechnical Engineer.
The company works across a wide range of private and public sector projects, including residential, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education and healthcare developments. With offices across Birmingham, Brighton, Leicester and Nottingham, they operate nationally and have built a strong reputation for providing high-quality engineering and environmental consultancy services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 3 years' experience to join a growing team and work on a varied portfolio of development projects. The successful candidate will be involved in projects from initial desk studies and ground investigations through to geotechnical analysis, design and reporting.
The role can be based from the company's Birmingham, Nottingham or Leicester office, with flexible working available.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Position Overview
Managing geotechnical projects across residential, commercial and public sector developments
Undertaking desk studies, ground investigations and geotechnical assessments
Producing geotechnical and factual/interpretative reports
Carrying out geotechnical design and analysis
Designing shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slopes, ground improvement schemes and earthworks
Undertaking site visits, inspections and supervision of ground investigation works
Producing technical reports, drawings, models and calculations
Liaising with clients, local authorities, Planning, Highways, Drainage Authorities and NHBC
Supporting Senior Engineers and Associate Directors with project delivery and business operations
Providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, graduates and apprentices
Contributing to the development of departmental standards, systems and procedures
Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development
Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice
Travelling to sites across the UK when requiredSenior Geotechnical Engineer - Position Requirements
Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a related discipline
Minimum of 5 years' relevant geotechnical experience
Experience in geotechnical site investigation, analysis and technical reporting
Strong understanding of geotechnical and soil properties
Experience with bearing pressure and settlement calculations
Knowledge of slope stability and retaining wall design
Experience with exploratory hole logging and sampling
Good understanding of ground investigation equipment and procedures
Familiarity with NHBC Standards, current legislation and relevant industry guidance
Contamination and remediation experience would be beneficial
Professional membership of the Geological Society, ICE or similar, or working towards membership
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business useSenior Geotechnical Engineer - Package & Benefits
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service
Additional day off for your birthday
Wellbeing day
Charity day
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Paid professional institution membership
Flexible working arrangements
Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme
Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
Structured CPD programme with a minimum of 12 days per yearBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year