We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our growing Geo Division in our Newcastle office.
The Team – Our Geo Division
Geo is one of our core disciplines and is constantly growing. Some of the executive board have come from a Geo background!
We are a leading consultancy firm specialising in geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, we deliver high-quality solutions to clients across various sectors, including renewables, commercial, industrial, residential, infrastructure, and aviation.
The Role
Our geotechnical design team advises on scoping of site investigations, interpretation of field data, production of geotechnical design reports, and construction phase support. A number of our forthcoming projects involve large-scale earthworks, including surcharging, ground improvements, and interactions with our remediation team. We also develop optioneering systems and promote viable alternatives to the standard approaches, which includes challenging brownfield sites.
We are looking for someone who has been working in the field for a number of years and is ready to take that next step in their development.
What skills and attributes are we looking for?
* Geotechnical practitioners with substantial design experience gained in the UK.
* Strong understanding of soil mechanics and soil/structure interaction.
* Significant geotechnical design experience, including writing GDR and EWS (to CD622 and EC7).
* BEng, BSc, or higher qualification in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering and Chartered Member of a relevant institution. Alternatively, a first degree in Geology with an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
* Thorough understanding of ground investigation techniques and experience in specifying geotechnical testing (in-situ and laboratory) while interpreting results accurately.
* Experience in the specification and design of geotechnical structures (foundations, earthworks, ground improvement, slopes, embankments, gravity structures, nails, anchors, embedded walls, etc.).
* Experience in the design, supervision, and verification of earthworks projects is highly desirable.
* A working knowledge 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.
* Experienced in writing interpretive geotechnical reports.
* Self-motivated team player with good people skills.
* Integrity and credibility. People want to work with you (customers and colleagues).
What's great about the Stantec Group
* Inspiring and supportive colleagues
* Recognition for hard work and career progression
* Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
* Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
* Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme
A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity
The Stantec Group champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.
We consider all applications individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment, and employment experience, so we ask to be made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application.
If shortlisted, you’ll first connect with our Talent Acquisition Team for a pre-screening call (about 30 minutes) to discuss your motivation and interest in the role. From there, successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.
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