Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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Principal Geotechnical Engineer

role at

Structural Soils .

The Vacancy

Due to an increase in workload, Structural Soils, part of the

RSK Group , have exciting opportunities for an experienced and ambitious

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

to join our expanding team in

Bristol, UK . This is a full-time, permanent opportunity and you will be joining a knowledgeable and talented team within one of the UK''s leading ground investigation companies. This position is open to those with industry experience who wish to take the next step in their career.

Core Responsibilities

Project management and coordination

Client management and engagement

Leading the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical ground investigations

Managing Phase 2 Ground Investigations

An astute eye for detail – ensuring best practise is followed whilst ensuring an efficient and economical workflow for our clients

Producing detailed factual and interpretive geotechnical ground investigation reports meeting the company’s high standards

Excellent communication is required to liaise with other project staff and clients to best deliver our projects

Peer review of exploratory hole logs to ensure that soil and rock logging is correct and complies with current geotechnical standards

Peer review of factual and interpretive reports and other data

Person Specification

15+ years of industry experience within the UK Ground Investigation sector

BEng or BSc degree (or MEng/MSci) in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or related subject (essential)

MSc or MEng in geotechnical subject (preferred but not essential)

Chartership with an industry recognised organisation

A desire to become a key member of the local and national team through excellence in work

Full clean UK manual driving licence (essential)

Adaptability and flexibility to respond to clients of all sizes across varying projects

No prior experience of any specific geotechnical software package required, but willingness to learn and use software where appropriate

Salary and benefits

Salary commensurate on experience

31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 36 with extended service

Life insurance, pension scheme and free private GP service

Flexible benefits programme including option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and more

Paid volunteer time

Health and wellbeing programme

Payment of relevant professional memberships and mentoring to chartership

About UsStructural Soils is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business. We operate across the UK and internationally with offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth and Tonbridge. We employ civil engineers, geologists, engineering geologists, chemists and environmental scientists.

RSK is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations and those with disabilities.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

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