£30,000 - £40,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Derby, Derbyshire
Engineering And Technical
Posted 12 days ago
Expires In 17 Days
Job Description
Salary: starting at £30,000 per annum DOE
Job Overview:
An opportunity has arisen for a skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in geotechnical projects, ensuring quality and efficiency in all aspects of site investigations and design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, supervise, and manage site investigations, including cost estimation and procurement of subcontractor services.
- Perform geotechnical design with a focus on slope stability, settlement, retaining structures, and reinforced earth. Oversee earthworks specification, design, and supervision.
- Prepare interpretative reports for geotechnical and related environmental projects.
- Provide line management and mentoring to junior technical staff.
- Prepare Health & Safety documentation and assist in the collation of project-related health and safety information.
- Attend site meetings, liaise with clients, and act as a primary contact for project-related communications.
Qualifications / Experience / Skills:
- A degree in one of the Earth Sciences.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years in both geo-environmental fieldwork and geotechnical design/assessment (covering slope stability, settlement, retaining structures, earthworks, and reinforced earth).
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and occasionally away from home or during unsociable hours.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and team-working skills, fostering good relationships across all levels of the organization, clients, and contractors.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and client requests, with a proactive and positive approach.
- Proficiency in logging soil and rock according to current British Standards.
- Understanding of relevant UK regulatory guidance.
- Experience with software such as Holebase, CAD, QGIS, Slide, and Geo5 is an advantage (training will be provided if necessary).
- First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, and CSCS qualifications are beneficial (training available).
- Membership in the Geological Society (or a similar organization) with consideration for becoming Chartered.
- A full UK Driving License (Category B manual gears) is essential.
- Must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you have the qualifications and are excited about the challenges and rewards of a geotechnical engineering career, we encourage you to apply.
Anastasia Micle
amicle@rgb.co.uk
02079 322800
Division 697
RGB Network London
Lincoln House (LG01)
1 - 3 Brixton Road
London
Greater London
SW9 6DE
0207 932 2800
Recommended Jobs
Water Engineer
RGB Recruitment
£35,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Cardiff, Cardiff
Permanent
Posted 17 days ago
Ref 98589
Civil Engineer
RGB Recruitment
£30,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Cardiff, Cardiff
Contract
Posted 17 days ago
Ref 102182
Maintenance Engineer
Pertemps
£34,000 - £36,000 Per Annum
Wednesbury, West Midlands
Permanent
Posted 19 days ago
Ref 046107985