Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Location: Glasgow

Overview

Currently working on a fantastic opportunity with one of our clients to obtain a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a strong design background to be based in their Glasgow office. The candidate would be required to support junior staff, undertake and check design and assist in the internal build-out of their already distinguished team working on multiple geotechnical mandates nationwide. This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of major projects and oversee the future growth of the company within a rapidly growing sector as our client looks to shape and benefit the natural environment of future generations.

Requirements

• A BSc or BEng from a Geology or Engineering background along with a postgraduate degree in a similar field (Meng, MSc, etc.).
• Whilst having chartered accreditation (CEng) from a relevant institution isn’t required, it would be something desired.
• Proven experience working to a high level within the Geotechnical and Engineering space.
• Extensive understanding and experience in geotechnical design is a requirement. (earthworks, soil, and rock slope, retaining structures, foundations, excavations, basements and ground improvement)

Responsibilities

• Possesses strong technical skills that can be applied to more intricate modelling projects.
• Proficient in producing precise and technically sound written reports based on the results of site investigations, analysis, and design recommendations, which can then be shared with clients and external stakeholders.
• Able to make contributions to projects by identifying issues and devising solutions.
• Should have prior experience conducting on-site inspections and investigations, which involve performing tests to assess soil characteristics such as strength, density, permeability, and compaction.
• Possesses the ability to train and enhance the technical abilities and performance of junior team members within the engineering department.

Benefits 

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company Life Assurance cover equal to x4 annual salary.
• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave through salary sacrifice.
• Professional Body Subscription Fees Paid.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

If this opportunity is one of interest and you’d like to discuss it further, please get in touch with our Geotechnical and Environmental consultant, Dan McIntosh, with your most up-to-date CV.