Associate / Associate Director - Ground Engineering
About The Role
Richter's Ground Engineering division is looking for an Associate/Associate Director to lead our Newport, Shropshire office. The role includes responsibility for leading teams and the delivery of projects, promoting collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Our ground engineering team works on a wide range of small to large scale projects including ground investigation support, earthwork design, slope stability, foundation and retaining wall design, numerical modelling, earthworks logistics, and many more. Project work is of a Geotechnical and Engineering Geology nature and encompasses all project stages from feasibility to detailed design to construction support. We support clients across a range of infrastructure sectors.
This role would suit someone who is either a Principal looking to make the next step in their career or an Associate who is looking for greater responsibility and autonomy not only in leading their teams but also in having ownership of the commercial and strategic direction.
Responsibilities:
* Provide lead to regional office comprising geotechnical design teams.
* Ensure open and constructive technical and managerial communication between regional offices is maintained.
* Exercise oversight over regional office providing technical support as required. Review intermediate level (Cat. 1 and 2) design proposals for concept and practicability and approve final result.
* Proactively maintain excellent professional relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
* Identify business opportunities and prepare bids to commercial and competitive standards for business growth.
* Exercise oversight over regional office to ensure staff and resources are deployed effectively.
About You
* BEng or MEng degree in Civil Engineering or a Geology related subject.
* Chartered Engineer or Geologist status.
* Extensive experience in geotechnical design and construction and a good working knowledge of ground conditions in the United Kingdom.
* Comprehensive experience of estimation for complex Civil Engineering design projects.
* Comprehensive understanding of the capabilities of design software for geotechnical design.
* Solid knowledge of the application of UK Health and Safety legislation particularly CDM 2015.
The Individual:
* Excellent verbal and written English.
* Proven analytical approach to problem solving.
* Positive, self-motivated and proactive team leader with proven team management skills.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to express ideas and effectively motivate junior colleagues.
* Well organised with an effective problem-solving outlook and ability to prioritise own work and that of junior colleagues.
* Good ability in ensuring teams achieve programme deadlines and use of motivational techniques.
About Us
At Richter, we pride ourselves on attracting and retaining the brightest and best, fuelled by a professional environment built on achievement, creativity, and career satisfaction.
We find innovative solutions to modern problems. We do what we say we’re going to do – and we make a positive impact on our world through constant learning, innovative thinking, and passion for the work. We ensure that we offer personal development to all within our organisation which allows you to progress your career and offer the opportunity to be mentored by industry recognised Technical Leaders in their field, who will lend you their experience and ensure that the training you receive will give you the best possible chance of success.
Along with offering a competitive salary, you will become part of a collaborative, intelligent, and friendly team in an excellent working environment. We welcome and encourage any aspiring engineer who shares our fascination with construction, design, and a wonder for how things work, and who looks at the world with curiosity and vision.
Our Business
Richter was founded to execute projects as efficiently as possible, to the maximum ethical standard. We deliver engineering works with a deep consideration for every conceivable aspect.
We’re continually developing ourselves – as engineers, as a company, and as individuals – to construct in a way that protects natural resources, and create true harmony with the world around us. We’re here to inspire our peers in the industry to be bolder and think bigger – and support younger generations to pursue a career in engineering.
Our team of civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers have a wealth of experience working on buildings, bridges, geotechnical, marine work, refurbishments, railways, infrastructure, and demolition. There is no construction challenge we cannot accept.
We have an impressive portfolio of projects and are known for taking on and delivering the complex projects that others cannot with a company culture that drives forward our success. We are a collaborative organisation that supports each other as individuals and as a firm to deliver the best possible solution to the project, thus maintaining our reputation for innovation and lateral thinking to ensure we provide the most economical and least wasteful solution to engineering schemes.
You cannot build the world without Richter – we build to improve the way we all live. We engineer value, together.
Richter is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome all qualified applicants. You will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We recognise that not all disabilities are visible and will make reasonable adjustments to cater for diverse applicants in the selection and assessment process.
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