Principal/Associate Geotechnical Engineer
Cambridge
£50-65k DOE
Our client has an excellent opportunity for an existing Principal Geotechnical Engineer looking for a new challenge with a successful ground investigation company, or for an experienced Senior Engineer looking for the next step and to move into a position of management in a growing company. The right person at Associate level is also a possibility.
As an experienced geotechnical professional you will lead the geotechnical team operating from the Cambridge office on a range of ground investigation projects across East Anglia, the East Midlands and further afield. The company provide specialist information on ground conditions for projects in a range of sectors (commercial and residential developments, healthcare, education, energy, infrastructure, highways, flood alleviation and community projects).
You would typically have a Masters degree in a relevant subject, at least ten years’ relevant experience in geotechnical site investigation and be competent in contaminated land assessment, hold a full UK driving license, have excellent skills communicating with colleagues and clients (both written and verbal), and experience as a line manager. Candidates could be a chartered geologist or working towards chartership, and be well-practiced with routine geotechnical assessments (e.g. providing foundation recommendations, advice on suitable ground improvement and earthworks methods, slope stabil...