About this role
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
The Opportunity
I am currently looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing environmental and geotechnical team in Birmingham.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, developing your technical expertise in geotechnical design while working alongside a highly skilled and supportive team. The role offers exposure to technically challenging projects, with opportunities for career progression and continued professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare desk studies, ground investigation reports and geotechnical design reports in accordance with Eurocode 7 (EC7) and relevant industry standards.
- Scope, specify and supervise ground investigations in line with the ICE Specification for Ground Investigations.
- Deliver robust geotechnical designs across a variety of projects and ground conditions.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Manage project delivery, budgets and expenditure, ensuring deadlines and financial targets are met.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
- Apply knowledge of UK geology, construction methodologies, buildability and CDM 2015 requirements.
About You
- A relevant degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or Geotechnics, with a postgraduate qualification in Geotechnics where appropriate.
- Proven experience in geotechnical design and the delivery of ground engineering solutions.
- A strong understanding of UK geological conditions and their engineering implications.
- Experience in ground investigation scoping, specification and supervision.
- Knowledge of Eurocode 7, relevant industry standards and CDM 2015.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to support and mentor junior colleagues.
- A commitment to professional development and progression towards Chartered status with ICE or the Geological Society.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Agile and flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
- Pension scheme and professional subscription support.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Support towards professional chartership.
- Employee wellbeing support and additional lifestyle benefits.