Project / Senior Geotechnical Engineer

A F Howland Associates Limited (AFHA) is a well-established geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy with two cost centres based in the South East of England. Our head office is located in Norwich, Norfolk and we have a subsidiary office in Long Mefford, Suffolk.

From these we operate nationally on infrastructure, utilities frameworks, and small to large developments on both greenfield and brownfield projects throughout the UK. We specialise in providing the necessary data to allow the design and construction of engineering projects from the initial ground investigation through to reviewing the ground parameters for the scheme in hand. This may include the installation of high quality geotechnical and environmental instrumentation for monitoring civil engineering and infrastructure works, to include ground gas and water quality assessments.

We have a particular expertise in trenchless construction and for assessing the consequential soil structure interaction and for gaining regulatory authority approval for such works. We have developed our own industry approved software (GEODASY) for geotechnical data processing and its assessment to simplify, and improve the production of report ready exploratory hole records sheets and other data charts.

AFHA joined the Celnor Group in December 2023 and benefits from the support of the Group and the interaction with other organisations under the Group umbrella.

Role Responsibilities and Requirements

We seek a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team based in Norwich, Norfolk at a senior level to assist with the technical development and expansion of our geotechnical projects. The role will be diverse, and the responsibilities associated with this position include:

• Tendering, contract and project management
• Liaison with clients and regulators
• Fieldwork, data analysis along with interpretative report writing
• Management of junior employees including during fieldwork and mentoring report writing
• Technical development and expansion of current and new business.

You should be familiar with UK site investigation techniques and practise and be able to understand soils and rock to BS 5930+A2 and be familiar with the requirements of Eurocode 7 as a basis for the preparation of geotechnical reports and ideally some experience of designs, including slope stability, excavations, retaining walls and foundations. A particular experience or interest in trenchless construction systems would be an advantage and their relationship to certification in accordance with CD 622 and Network Rail procedures for under road (URX) and undertrack crossings (UTX).

If you seek more than the normal career path expectations, this provides a rare opportunity to join a young and growing team and to enjoy a high degree of self-control over your own professional development.

Your Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant qualification/experience in Geoscience, Engineering or Geo Environmental/Geotechnical related discipline.
• Substantial experience working at a Senior level within a Geotechnical/Environmental capacity
• Full UK Driving licence
• IT literacy (MS packages)
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Right to work in UK
• A valid CSCS card (preferable but not essential)

What we can offer

In return AFHA provides a competitive remuneration package which will be discussed in detail at interview stage and will be dependent upon skills and experience. We offer full training where required and provide continuous personal and professional development opportunities. The package also includes life assurance scheme, 28 days annual leave, contributory pension (the company will match employee contributions up to 5% of gross salary). A mobile phone and Company vehicle is provided where necessary for field-work/travel.