Geotechnical Senior Design Engineer

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We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. 

Job Title –  Geotechnical Senior Design Engineer

Location – Solihull/Warrington/Annesley/Grangemouth

Purpose of the Role:

As Geotechnical Senior Design Engineer you will be responsible for all activities associated with the production of Geotechnical Design in compliance with the Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations, as part of a team providing design and design checking services for a full range of Permanent and Temporary works from excavations to working platforms and foundations. The services also include support to the Environment Engineering Design team and provision alternative solutions, value engineering, buildability and problem/defect resolution including specification compliance issues.

You will also provide technical support and mentoring duties to other members of the team.

Roles & Responsibilities: 
You will assist the Temporary Works team and Engineering Design team with the following duties:

Design Production
The production of Geotechnical engineering design deliverables such as: design calculations, specifications, GI specification, supervision and reporting and design Reporting (GDR's / Design Notes) for excavation support, slope stability, working platforms, shallow and deep foundations feeding into General Arrangement and detailed drawings as required.

Tender Input and Sub-contractor Appointment:

The preparation of preliminary geotechnical schemes or value engineering solutions; undertaking technical assessment of supplier tender submissions, assisting with the selection of Consultants and Sub-contractors. 

Sub-contractor Design and Coordination

Undertake the review, checking and integration of supply chain designs - including calculations, drawings, technical datasheets, etc – and in doing so, ensure supply chain design compliance with Design briefs.

Construction, Design and Management (CDM)

Achieving the highest H&S standards in design. Lead by example and develop a positive H&S culture. Ensure compliance with the safety and quality plan. 

Produce design risk assessments for all GT designs. 

Identify all hazards and reduce risks, considering underground services, overhead services, earthworks, confined space working and the requirement for permit control.

Desired Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of civil and geotechnical engineering with practical design experience.
• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, desk studies, ground investigation, interpretation and construction contracts and specifications. 
•  Familiarity with geotechnical modelling and/or design software, (such as WALLAP, OpenGround, Slope/SeepW and Settle3D).
• Up to date understanding of current design standards.
• Gain working knowledge of aspects and law, including The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
• Good knowledge of soil mechanics and engineering/ geological principles.

Our Environment Business
Following various acquisitions, we are now the largest Tier 1 Contractor operating in the UK Water / Environment sector with a long-term portfolio trading £400 million a year. As part of our Source to Sea Strategy we have bought together all aspects of Engineering Design under one Business Unit which is expanding to provide in-house design support to our various Regional Business Units across the UK. 

The Temporary Works and Geotechnical team provides a vital role in supporting the Highways and Building Business Units in addition to the Environment Business Unit. The key focus of the team is the provision of a high quality service leading to strong relationships with all parts of the business and generating repeat work.

What We Can Offer in Return: 
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.   

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.  

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. 

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.  

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits: 

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary. 

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays 
• A wide range of corporate discounts 
• Cycle to Work schemes 
• Comprehensive pension plan 
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme 
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it 
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role 

About us:
Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. 

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. 

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact  

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.   

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.  

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview." 

A full job description for this role is available upon request. 

A full job description for this role is available upon request

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