Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – GHD

Location: London

About Us:

Join GHD, a global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services, with a commitment to innovation and excellence. We're looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic team and take your geotechnical career to new heights.

Role Overview:

Are you a seasoned Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a passion for challenging projects and geotechnical excellence? Elevate your career as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at GHD, contributing your expertise to transformative projects and expanding our capabilities in the field of Geotechnical Engineering.

Core Responsibilities:

Providing geotechnical support to the wider GHD business, including:

• Geotechnical design, preparation of supporting calculations, reports, and specifications related to foundation design, earthworks, slope engineering, retaining wall design, underground excavations, ground treatment, and ground investigation.
• Responsibility for small projects and reviewing the work of externally procured consultants working on larger, more complex projects.
• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a project team, including allocating and checking work and providing feedback on performance.
• Coordinates activities with colleagues and team members to meet deadlines and achieve set targets in the most effective and efficient way.
• Ensures junior team members are adhering to delivery standards and ensures essential procedures are followed based on knowledge of the industry.
• Provides recommendations on resourcing (people) requirements for specific projects to more senior team members.
• Leads the development and submission of proposals for routine, low-risk projects and contributes to the development of proposals for moderately complex projects.
• Develops business by maintaining client relationships and ensuring client loyalty and repeat work through excellent customer service and delivery.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• First degree in a relevant engineering/geological field, together with a recognized postgraduate geotechnical qualification.
• At or working towards Chartered status with the ICE, IMMM, or the Geological Society.
• Actively working towards or already at 'ROGEP' accreditation. Take responsibility for personal development and support the learning of others.
• Experience in geotechnical design of earthworks, slopes, retaining walls, underground structures, building structures, ideally in a variety of sectors. Experience in the rail sector would be a particular advantage.
• Experience in preparation and checking of well-presented design calculations, notes, reports, and general correspondence.
• You will be conversant with Eurocodes and leading industry analysis and software for the design of slopes and retaining walls.
• Experience in preparing, running, and interpreting finite element packages such as 'RS2' and/or 'PLAXIS' would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience and understanding of the multi-disciplinary design process.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures used within the water, transportation, and/or energy sectors would be an advantage.
• Experience of managing small projects beneficial.
• Supervising, mentoring, or developing less experienced engineers.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Commercial awareness in dealings with clients, proposals, and projects.
• Learning agility, actively learning through experimentation and experience and seeking ways to grow and to be challenged.

GHD Competencies:

• Commercially Aware: Understands and responds to external forces influencing GHD commercially.
• Agile Learner: Embraces new challenges, learns from experience, and seeks growth.
• Client Centric: Prioritizes and anticipates client needs for exceptional experiences.
• Enabler of Self and Others: Builds trust, values contributions, and inspires confidence.

GHD Values:

• Safety: Prioritizes safety for all.
• Teamwork: Collaborates globally for shared success.
• Respect: Values relationships through understanding.
• Integrity: Upholds ethical behavior and professionalism.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Enhanced parental leave and wellbeing resources.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for skill growth and career advancement.

Lead the way in Geotechnical Engineering excellence. Apply now to make a meaningful impact and contribute to innovative geotechnical solutions at GHD.