Principal Geotechnical Engineer

4 months ago


Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom RSK Group Full time

RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join the team based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the geotechnical elements of projects in the southeast of England (but could be in other areas of the UK or globally) as directed by the Team Leader or Project Director. Good communication is required to inform/liaise with other project staff and the client with updates and any issues raised. 

Responsibilities:

  • Managing a variety of geo-environmental and geotechnical projects for both external clients and for other teams within RSK
  • Providing technical support at all stages of assigned projects and controlling project costs
  • Overseeing ground investigations
  • Contract administration and preparation of specifications
  • Soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards, including laboratory scheduling
  • Geotechnical analysis and design of slopes, earthworks, foundations, basements and retaining structures

Qualification and Experience:

  • BEng or BSc or equivalent in Civil, Geology or Geotechnical Engineering or similar
  • Typically a further degree in Soil/Rock Mechanics, Engineering Geology, Geotechnics or equivalent would be desirable
  • Chartered Engineer/Geologist with a relevant professional body or working towards Chartered status with a relevant institution (e.g. CGeol, CEng, RoGEP)
  • Typically requires at least 10 to 15 years specific relevant experience
  • A thorough understanding of geology, ground investigation works, engineering geology and geotechnical engineering
  • Significant and demonstrable experience of geotechnical inspections, studies, design and reporting, preferably on residential developments

Salary and Benefits:

  • Commensurate with Experience
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Free life assurance cover
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, and private health care

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.


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