Geotechnical Design Engineer

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. As a key member of our clients team geotechnical department, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing ground engineering solutions for their clients. You will also have the opportunity to grow a design team and really progress with the business into management. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop geotechnical solutions for clients including foundation design and pile design.
• Collaborate with structural engineers to achieve cost-effective foundation solutions based on site-specific ground conditions.
• Assess site conditions, including ground contaminants and potential for heave.
• Prepare calculations, written reports, and check drawings.
• Develop site investigation briefs to meet design requirements.
• Assist with appointing and carrying out site investigations relevant to proposals.
• Visit sites as required.
• Support senior engineers.

Person Specification:

• 18 months of geotechnical design experience preferred, but a raw graduate with a passion for geotechnics will be considered.
• Degree or higher in geotechnics or a related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced subcontracting environment.
• Strong technical writing and numerical modeling skills.
• Critical thinking skills and a passion for customer satisfaction.