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Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer
Salary/Rate: £35,000 - £40,000
Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Permanent
Industry/Specialist Area: Ground Engineering
Client Description:
Our client is a market leading piling, foundations and geotechnical engineering contractor and consultancy. Their service offering includes restricted access and open sites and covers all disciplines and techniques for a wide variety of clients and project applications. They not only complete projects successfully and to the highest of standards at all times but also add value to their clients by giving them total support from the beginning to the end of each and every contract.
Job Description:
Geotechnical Engineer
Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of long-term major contracts, our client is now looking to appoint a Geotechnical Engineer who will enjoy a challenging, demanding and varied role, and a fantastic opportunity for career progression alongside the support offered from our client’s vastly experienced team.
The Role
- Gather geotechnical and ground investigation/ site investigation data from a wide range of work and project environments
- Undertake all aspects of geotechnical work, including pricing and execution SI / GI projects
- Managing geotechnical project data to drive contract deliverables and cost plans
- Manage various activities including analysis and costing of geotechnical investigations
- Involvement in interpretation of soil and rock samples
- Reviewing, analysing and interpreting geotechnical data
- Manage report writing, cost schedules and technical notes
- Implement operational quality control measures and quality assurance processes
- Take a proactive approach in the responsibility for client retention and work winning
- Attend regular meetings with internal and external parties
- Manage soil and groundwater risk assessments, liaising with clients to discuss the results
- Working collaboratively with engineers and others to deliver quality work
- Reflect and promote the company’s values through your work and conduct
The Person
- A minimum 2:2 BSc (Hons) in Geology, Civil Engineering or related subject
- 3+ year’s previous practical ground investigation or relevant experience, post-graduation
- Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and BS5930
- IT competent in Microsoft packages, and the ability to work independently or with a team
- Ability to work effectively to deadlines and under pressure
- Good attention to detail and accuracy of work, effective planning and organisation skills
- A structured approach to problem solving, with excellent written and verbal communication
- Awareness of the relevant industry legal and safety regulations
- Experience with GPS/GNSS survey equipment [desirable]
- Eligible to work and live in the UK unassisted, flexibility to travel across the UK.
- A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK
- Valid CSCS card
- Attention to detail, with experience in compiling critical data from multiple sources
A highly attractive basic salary (commensurate with experience) plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful Geotechnical Engineer candidate, along with longevity and security of work and forward career progression given that our client possesses a significant contract pipeline for the long-term future and is firmly committed to continued growth over the next 5-10 years.
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