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About The Job

About The Job

Job Title: Principal Or Senior Ground Engineer

Location: Ivybridge, Devon

Salary: Principal: £40,000 – £55,000 per annum

Senior: £32,000 – £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent with an initial six-month probation period

Working hours: 37.5 hours/week – Monday to Friday (part time also considered)

Are you looking for a new opportunity with an award-winning Engineering Consultancy where you can enjoy a relaxed, supportive working environment without compromising on the quality of projects you deliver?

We seek a Principal or Senior Ground Engineer to join our friendly team based in Ivybridge, Devon, working on a diverse range of exciting and challenging Geotechnical and Civil Engineering projects across the beautiful Southwest region.

Please note that the company are not able to offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered.

The Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing technical and professional leadership as well as assisting others in the delivery of a range of geotechnical engineering design works including the following:

• Designing and detailing of works including a selection of the following:

• Soil nails & rock anchors
• Sheet piles, Secant piles
• Foundations
• Temporary works
• Earth retention systems
• Excavation support systems

Requirements

About You:

• Have a minimum 3-5 years\’ relevant experience in a geo-structural design environment. (Less experience may be considered for the right candidate).
• Educated to degree level (MEng / BEng / BSc) in a Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering degree subject with geotechnical modules.
• Preferably have chartered status with an accredited body (not essential where candidates exhibit sufficient experience)
• Significant geotechnical design experience including writing Geotechnical Design Reports and Earth Works Specifications (to CD622 and EC7).
• Proficient in the use of design software such as AutoCad, Masterseries, SCIA Engineer, WALLAP, QGIS, Civils 3D.
• Be capable of working individually or as part of a wider team as lead engineer or assisting others.
• Be conscientious with high standards, attention to detail and good written and oral communication skills.
• Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Keep up with industry innovations, undertake CPD to maintain a good knowledge of current construction & engineering practice.
• Have a full driving licence.

What We Offer

JGP has an open and friendly working atmosphere and are committed to the training, mentoring and development of its engineers. You will be part of an organisation in which you make a difference, and work directly on projects providing high quality, innovative and value engineered solutions that solve real world problems. You will be part of a positive and collaborative workplace, where you are a valued member of the team, and where your contribution and ideas are encouraged from the start.

Benefits

28 days contractual holiday plus 8 days Bank Holidays, Company Pension.

Training

JGP offers an ICE-approved Training Scheme and strong support towards chartership or incorporated status. Our engineers benefit from regular graduate sessions, one-to-one mentoring, and funded opportunities for external courses and industry events. We provide in-house CPD covering both technical and soft skills, alongside clear career progression paths to help you grow and thrive within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of: Graduate Engineer, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Graduate Engineer, Construction Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Civil Engineering, Geo-Structural Engineer, AutoCAD, ONC, HND may also be considered for this role.

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