Geotechnical Lead

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**Role Overview**:
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Lead to join our team within the Design and Construction Management Department, based in Ruthin.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Tender Support**:

- Manage geotechnical reviews and assessments for tenders.
- Analyse geotechnical data provided during the tender process and identify key risks.
- Advise on additional ground investigations (GI) and manage specialist consultants to ensure optimal solutions are selected.
- Contribute to mix design for stabilisation, and support the selection of plant and techniques (ripping, stabilisation, blasting, etc.).
- Review and advise on temporary works, including retaining structures, working platforms, and haul roads.
- Assess and classify materials, identify potential borrow pits, and ensure pricing aligns with material specialisms.
- Promote value engineering by providing alternative solutions for both temporary and permanent works, including retaining walls and piling.
- Produce specialist text for tender submissions and technical documents.

**Live Project Support**:

- Conduct safety reviews for quarry operations and oversee material classifications.
- Support stabilisation mix design and testing on live sites.
- Manage relationships with external consultants.

**Bid Support and Management**:

- Assist with design management during pre-construction phases, reviewing technical submissions and quality statements.
- Work with bid teams to ensure design programmes are in line with the employer's requirements and contractual obligations.
- Oversee the selection and briefing of design teams for significant projects.
- Coordinate the flow of information between departments to support the development of bids, including ensuring all technical queries are resolved.
- Track and manage risks during the bid process, ensuring commercial and technical risks are highlighted.

**Design Management**:

- Lead geotechnical design processes, ensuring timely delivery of design information to clients and internal teams.
- Scrutinise sub-consultant designs and assumptions for Design & Build contracts, providing technical challenges and verifications.
- Identify and implement value engineering opportunities during bid and construction phases.
- Review and approve temporary works designs for all company projects.
- Ensure geotechnical activities align with company quality assurance procedures, updating them as necessary.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in a geotechnical or design management role within a civil engineering environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project is essential; P6 Primavera experience is desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A proactive approach with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders and build strong working relationships.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Ideally, a current CSCS card holder.

**What We Offer**:
**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary.
- Car Allowance
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression within a well-established company.
- Company pension scheme.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.