Principal Geotechnical Engineer

14 hours ago

East Sheen, Greater London, United Kingdom Athenia Recruitment Full time £60,000 per year
Job Description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications - up to £60,000 per annum plus benefits package

Location – South East London

Our clients, a highly regarded consultancy firm, is seeking to strengthen and expand its Geotechnical National Service line by recruiting a Principal geotechnical engineer for the London office. Ideally a Civil Engineer with a minimum of 4 years experience, you will be joining a highly rated professional team with a strong reputation for quality, technical knowledge and providing our clients with commercially focused solutions.

As principal geotechnical engineer looking at ground movement analysis you will work with structural engineers on the portfolio of major developments in London and nationally. You will work with the team to deliver integrated ground investigations, interpretative reports and geotechnical design advice for a wide range of projects including tall towers, deep basements, retaining walls, ground improvement and earthworks by using a collective national and local resource. As geotechnical engineer your key tasks will be to ensure that you utilise the technical support by sharing work around the business, as well as the local team to deliver GMA and design to enhance a resilient and technically strong national virtual team. You will need to be technically strong as well as able to work closely with structural and civil engineers as a team.

Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Responsibilities


• Design management of aspects of projects on behalf of the Geotechnical National Service Line to ensure projects are delivered competently, effectively, on budget and on time;

• Perform geotechnical analysis and data interpretation use FEM 2D and 3D;

• Critically appraise a site based on available data and highlight key geotechnical design considerations;

• Prepare interpretative geotechnical reports;

• Undertake tunnel and other 3rd party asset assessments.

• Work under the technical management and direction of the National Service line lead for Geotechnics whilst reporting locally via cost centre to a Regional Director.

• Collaborative and supportive of the NSL you will ensure work is shared nationally and that you train and mentor the national technical team as directed by the NSL UK lead.

• Acknowledge management structure and be a very effective team player within the company designated structure on a national level.

Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Requirements


• Ability to use PLAXIS 2D and 3D, PDISP, XDISP, WALLOP and SETTLE 3D to teach and mentor others and undertake cat 3 checks on 3rd party work.

• Strong team player able to take instruction and provide timeous support when required, able to report to both NSL lead and RD on local level.

• Have a sound understanding of geotechnical principles in relation to structural design of buildings in central London;

• A strong track record of projects including tall towers and deep basements;

• Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and to be able to build and develop relationships, nationally with colleagues;

• Ability to work with structural engineers and to respond to their geotechnical queries on a daily basis;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Ability to work with other team leaders

• Strong attention to detail.

This principal geotechnical engineer role offers excellent career prospects within a friendly and professional nationalised team that is proud of the quality of the service it delivers to its clients. The benefits include a competitive salary according to skills and experience, together with an excellent flexible benefits package. 

If you would like to be considered, please apply with your up to date CV and salary expectations and one of the team will contact you for an informal discussion.

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