Geotechnical Engineer

Role and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Work with the team to provide specialist geotechnical knowledge to our civil structures design teams and to provide ongoing project support as required. You will be involved in producing design solutions in line with current Eurocodes, reports, specifications and drawings covering a range of project requirements.
• Production of geotechnical investigation specifications, Geotechnical Investigation and Design reports per Eurocodes.
• Foundation, retaining wall, earthworks and pile design amongst others.
• Experience of HDD and other ‘no-dig’ technology design desirable.
• Experience of working on renewables projects would be desirable.
• Deliver technical expertise to colleagues and clients
• Undertake Design Risk Assessments and actively contribute to project hazard workshop reviews
• Coordinate with design coordination/management functions and interfacing with other design disciplines
• Preparing and/or reviewing specifications for ground investigation,
• Attendance on site during WCS commissioned ground investigation and specifying laboratory testing as necessary,
• Working with other technical staff at WCS to develop best practice guidance,
• Input into civil engineering tendering processes by:
  • Reviewing client ITTs
  • Developing civil design strategies including producing scope of works
  • Identifying key project risks and opportunities developing potential mitigation measures
  • Engaging sub-consultants and other specialist suppliers through the procurement function
  • Coordinating the production of tender deliverables

Communication

• Liaise with clients and the design team to ensure that efficient and integrated solutions are produced on all projects which are sensitive to the design intent
• Maintain good, clear and proactive communication with all relevant members of the design team to ensure all are aware of project progress
• Attend design team, site and client meetings as required and keep accurate notes of all discussions
• Prepare and deliver as appropriate technical presentations, both in-house and externally to others, including our clients,

Training

• Share expert knowledge across the team to help develop others.
• Actively and continually update skills and technical knowledge through CPD.
• Ensure that all professional CPD requirements are met every year.

Marketing and Business Development

• Maintain excellent professional and friendly working relationships with colleagues, existing clients and other collaborators to secure flow or repeat work.
• Actively and positively promote the company in all work activities. Attend suitable industry events to develop connections with new clients and to help secure new, interesting and profitable work.

Person Specification

The following are essential for successful performance in the role:

• Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering and (near) Chartered
• Extensive experience (minimum 8 years) of working on civil structure projects where geotechnical expertise was a key/integral component of the design
• Competence with appropriate software packages
• Experience within civil design environment preferably within a consultancy environment
• Experience of work winning including risk identification and mitigation
• Proven ability to coach and manage employees
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal skills
• An adaptable and flexible working style with the ability to develop and foster collaborative working relationships
• The ability to confidently present ideas, opinions and solutions
• Ability to represent the company on site visits/surveys (sometimes in unsociable hours) in a professional manner
• Experience of infrastructure projects, preferably rail or power sectors

Having a current clean driving license and be willing to travel throughout the UK to visit sites would be advantageous.