Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

AKT II's outstanding reputation, stability and growth has attracted the very best professionals with the promise of progressing and expanding their careers. This continued growth has led to the expansion of the company from London into key geographies across the globe: Cambridge, Manchester and Bristol in the UK, as well as Copenhagen and Toronto internationally.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer, responsible for the specialist geotechnical engineering aspects of design projects from inception to completion in commercial, health, retail, industrial, education and other sectors. Supporting the Technical Director and assisting with checking and leading projects within the Geotechnical Team, including the supervision and training of design engineers in the field of Geotechnical Engineering.

At AKT II you will gain the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting and complex buildings around the world with current complete projects in over 50 countries. The role requires attendance at project meetings, liaison with the structural design team and other disciplines, production and supervision of detailed designs and specification to meet with design and construction programmes and co-ordination of geotechnical design and detailing work appropriate to the project. It also requires contribution to internal management of projects and associated resourcing appropriate to experience and capability.

As a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer your responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Experience in producing specifications for site investigation works and testing.
• Experience in producing geotechnical and geoenvironmental interpretative reports based upon analysis of factual site investigation data and test results.
• Sound knowledge of geotechnical analysis and design methods across a range of soil types covering ordinary and piled rafts, spread footing, piles, retaining walls, deep excavations, groundwater flow analysis and slope stability.
• Experience incorporating soil-structure interaction within geotechnical analysis (experience with PLAXIS 3D is essential).
• Computer literate with knowledge of relevant design and analysis programmes, including WALLAP, 2D and 3D geotechnical FEM analysis programmes (eg Plaxis 2D and 3D), elastic analyses (PDISP) and GMA analyses software (XDISP).
• Experience in undertaking impact assessments on utilities, infrastructure and third party structures.

The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate their experience, competency and flexibility to rise to challenging situations and take on responsibility appropriate to their capability. The ideal candidate will have some relevant practical experience on site in one or more of the following areas: supervision of site investigation, field testing, construction of piled foundations and deep basements. It is expected that the successful candidate will have experience in the area of Geotechnical Engineering.

Working towards or ideally Chartered Engineer, CEng MICE. A good degree in Geotechnical Engineering.

The chance to work for an innovative, design-led studio based in London with the opportunity to work on some of the very best projects across the UK and internationally, plus a friendly, dedicated team and a competitive salary. You'll receive AKT II's many employee benefits including a vibrant social calendar, with many company-funded events and activities.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. AKT II is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all communities.