Location: Hybrid / Manchester, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil
Salary: Negotiable salary
Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer
Division: Rail/Infrastructure
Location: Manchester UK
Ayesa Engineering is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.
With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa Engineering has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.
Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles — offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.
Position
We are seeking a Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Manchester team. The role will involve supporting the design and delivery of a varied portfolio of civil and geotechnical engineering projects, including earthworks, retaining structures, foundations, drainage and a range of temporary works. Working alongside experienced engineers and other disciplines, you will contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from tender and design through to construction stage support and site inspection. Key aspects of the role will be as follows:
- Working as a member of a project team to deliver quality services to clients
- Ensures all geotechnical designs are in accordance with set standards and all recommendations are robust, value-based and commissionable
- Ensures that designs are delivered on time to our clients and that the design fulfills the client’s brief
- Inspects construction work and ensures that all aspects of design are correctly implemented
- Monitors processes and results and ensure that they comply with relevant safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
- Ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions and exercise initiative
- Assisting at the tender stage of projects
- Management of projects in compliance with Ayesa engineering's Integrated Management System (IMS)
Requirements
- Experience in the field of geotechnical/civil works (minimum of 1 years’ experience)
- Has proven technical knowledge of specific subject areas pertaining to civil engineering
- Preferred but not essential experience in geotechnical works, i.e. retaining walls design, earthworks, pile design, soil nailing, etc.
- Can effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships and always aiming to exceeding client expectations
- Degree qualified in a relevant field and achieved/working towards chartered status
- Adheres to all Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health and Safety Regulations
- Represent and promote Ayesa in a professional manner and develop effective working relationships with clients and potential clients
- Is committed to Continued Professional Development
- Experience in the field of geotechnical works (minimum of 2 years’ experience)
- Has proven technical knowledge of specific subject areas pertaining to geotechnical works, i.e.Pile designs, retaining walls design, deep excavations, deep basements, tunneling, earthworks etc.)
- Proven ability to use relevant software
- Experienced & confident with report writing and presentation skills
- Experience working on rail projects would be desirable
This role attracts the following benefits package:
- Competitive holiday
- Accident and illness cover
- Development/progression opportunities
- Actively encourage CPD
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional membership funding
- Annual leave increases in line with service
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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