A F Howland Associates Ltd | Senior Geotechnical Engineer
A F Howland Associates Ltd
18.12.2024
Full Job Description
A F Howland Associates Limited (AFHA) is a well-established geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy with two cost centres based in the South East of England. Our head office is located in Norwich, Norfolk, and we have a subsidiary office in Long Mefford, Suffolk.
From these, we operate nationally on infrastructure, utilities frameworks, and small to large developments on both greenfield and brownfield projects throughout the UK. We specialise in providing the necessary data to allow the design and construction of engineering projects from the initial ground investigation through to reviewing the ground parameters for the scheme in hand. This may include the installation of high-quality geotechnical and environmental instrumentation for monitoring civil engineering and infrastructure works, to include ground gas and water quality assessments.
We have a particular expertise in trenchless construction and for assessing the consequential soil structure interaction and for gaining regulatory authority approval for such works.
We have developed our own industry-approved software (GEODASY) for geotechnical data processing and its assessment to simplify and improve the production of report-ready exploratory hole records sheets and other data charts.
AFHA joined the Celnor Group in December 2023 and benefits from the support of the Group and the interaction with other organisations under the Group umbrella.
About the Group
Celnor is a group of complementary businesses offering a broad range of inspection, testing, certification and compliance (TICC) services to commercial clients across the UK. Our member companies provide the data, consulting, and the insight our customers need to manage sustainable development and compliance with environmental and occupational regulations.
Role Responsibilities and Requirements
We seek a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team based in Norwich, Norfolk at a senior level to assist with the technical development and expansion of our geotechnical projects. The role will be diverse, and the responsibilities associated with this position include:
* Tendering, contract and project management
* Liaison with clients and regulators
* Field work, data analysis along with interpretative report writing
* Management of junior employees including during fieldwork and mentoring report writing
* Technical development and expansion of current and new business.
You should be familiar with UK site investigation techniques and practice and be able to understand soils and rock to BS 5930+A2 and be familiar with the requirements of Eurocode 7 as a basis for the preparation of geotechnical reports and ideally have some experience of designs, including slope stability, excavations, retaining walls, and foundations. A particular experience or interest in trenchless construction systems would be an advantage and their relationship to certification in accordance with CD 622 and Network Rail procedures for under road (URX) and undertrack crossings (UTX).
Your Qualifications and Experience:
* Relevant qualification/experience in Geoscience, Engineering or Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical related discipline.
* Substantial experience working at a Senior level within a Geotechnical/Environmental capacity
* Full UK Driving licence
* IT literacy (MS packages)
* A valid CSCS card (preferable but not essential)
What we can offer
* Competitive salary up to £45k which is dependent upon skills and experience
* 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Professional Development
* Life Assurance
* Contributory Pension (the company will match employee contributions up to 5% of gross salary).
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