Geotechnical Engineer

Our client is an award winning consultancy offering the full range of geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy services so they can manage projects in their entirety for their clients. They offer a one-stop shop for the smallest to the largest projects, from drilling the first borehole through the delivery of interpretative reports to the completion of remedial design works.Our clients is a specialist geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy in the UK and Ireland with clients in residential, commercial, and public sectors.Established since 1994 our client has a healthy order book from previous clients that use our clients services year on a regular basis Innovative and well established our client has offices across the UK. Their philosophy has always been to look at what they do from a client’s perspective and as a growing business, they understand the importance of reliability in delivery and certainty of advice.Job Description:Geotechnical engineer with a minimum of 2-4 years experience to work in London or the Dublin office.The candidate will have a proven track record in technical project delivery, within the geotechnical / geo-structural or ground engineering fields and an ability to manage a small team.Key Responsibilities: * Develop ground models and determine geotechnical parameters. * Design various geotechnical structures including piles, foundations, retaining walls, ground anchors, soil nails, and reinforced soil slopes and walls. * Temporary works design * Conduct ground movement assessments and settlement analysis. * Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver successful projects. * Act as a mentor to junior engineers and provide technical support as neededKnowledge, Skills and Experienc * Strong understanding of soil mechanics and soil/structure interaction * Use of software tools such as Oasys Pile, Alp, PDisp, Adsec, ADC, Rocscience Slide, WALLAP, AutoCAD, and Excel. Some experience in the use of Plaxis 3D or other FE software would be desirable. * Good knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and relevant CIRIA guides. * Thorough understanding of ground investigation techniques and experience in specifying geotechnical testing (in-situ and laboratory) while interpreting results accurately. * A self-starter attitude, conducting independent reading and research with guidance from the Project/Technical Director. * Excellent analytical skills and a curious, inquisitive mindset.Qualificationsworking towards a Chartered Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers or appropriate professional body.Benefits:Competitive salary, contributed pension scheme, bonus and much more