Principal Geotechnical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Co West Midlands, United Kingdom AtkinsRéalis Full time

We have an opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Chief Geotechnical Engineer / Technical Director for either our Birmingham office to help support our rapidly expanding workload and impressive portfolio of prestigious geotechnical projects both in the UK and internationally.

We need to increase our team to meet the growing demands from our clients, especially in the infrastructure sector (particularly rail, highways & water) and the energy sector, which includes carbon capture & storage, renewable energy (wind, current and hydropower), low carbon engineering and nuclear power.

AtkinsRéalis business is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 20,000 employees worldwide.

As one of the UK's leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground technology.

With more than 280 UK based geotechnical professionals, AtkinsRéalis' geotechnical reputation is built on the skills, excellence and commitment of our people in all aspects of geotechnical engineering.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in the ground engineering input to some of our most challenging projects.

Candidates should have the right flare and ability that will help us develop and expand our infrastructure geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.

The successful applicant will be a Chief Geotechnical Engineer / Technical Director with a proven technical and project management track record.

Leading the geotechnical team for major rail, highway, maritime, tunneling, building and land regeneration projects.
Developing your own network of business contacts to contribute to the growth of the ground engineering discipline.
Mentoring of early career team members.
Extensive experience in one or more of the following sectors: highways, rail, energy or water geotechnics.
A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent).
Proven experience of acting as a Chief Geotechnical Engineer / Technical Director in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.

Project management – experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, work planning and commercial management.

Good commercial track record in negotiating and running successful jobs.
Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.
A valid UK driving licence.

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment.

We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.

As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important.

So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 'till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave.

Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual's abilities and talents.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop.

To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

Join our talent community to stay connected and engaged with us at AtkinsRéalis.
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