Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist
Newcastle
Due to a healthy forward workload, we are looking to recruit a Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist in our Newcastle office. The successful candidate will hold a key and permanent position in the team and help manage the geotechnical workload. They will also be responsible for continued development of more junior staff and the client base.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* A practical and dedicated Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist is required to assist in managing a growing geotechnical and environmental team comprising engineering geologists, geo-environmental and geotechnical engineers.
* The successful candidate should have strong project management experience, be able to lead technical project teams, have robust technical abilities and a strong sense of customer service.
* Applicants should also have experience and be willing to contribute to business development.
* The candidate would preferably have experience in a range of sectors, including infrastructure, industrial, residential, commercial and leisure developments, providing robust, technically sound and cost-effective solutions to clients.
The successful candidate would be expected to have the following abilities and performance expectations:
* Experience in undertaking, scoping and reviewing Preliminary Risk Assessments and Intrusive Ground investigations including an understanding of currently available ground investigation, sampling and laboratory analysis techniques.
* A basic understanding of contaminated land legislation and the planning regime, with the support of geo-environmental specialist staff.
* Interpretative report writing and reviewing including a comprehensive understanding of ground models, geotechnical engineering properties and soil behaviours.
* Prepare, review and/or authorise competent Ground Investigation Reports and Geotechnical Design Reports.
* A thorough understanding in the assessment and detailed design of:
o Slope stability;
o Foundations (shallow and deep);
o Earthworks Specification;
o Reinforced Earthworks;
o Retaining Structures;
o Ground improvement;
o Ground movement and settlement/subsidence;
o Mineral workings and natural cavities;
o Temporary works (e.g. crane bases, working platforms).
* Experience in considering construction techniques and constraints and value engineering appraisals.
* Ability to deliver projects and work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy, with awareness of structural, civil, transport, planning and landscape architecture capabilities in the wider firm.
* Ability to provide technically sound and commercially focused proposals and reports based on a clear understanding of clients' requirements.
* Experience in client-facing roles, developing good working relationships with other professionals within wider project teams and an enthusiasm towards business development and marketing.
* Candidates would be expected to be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite. A good working knowledge of AutoCAD, ArcGIS, RocScience (Slide, RocFall), Oasys (pDisp, Xdisp), gINT, PLAXIS and Wallap software is expected.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
* A good degree in Earth Sciences, Geology or Civil Engineering is required.
* An MSc in Geotechnics or Engineering Geology or a related subject would be beneficial but is not essential.
* Candidates are expected to be chartered/near chartered.
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