Geotechnical Engineer

Our London office is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to form a key part of a growing geotechnical team. You will work with the Geotechnics Lead to support and grow the team, working closely with the other team member as well as independent geotechnical consultancy. Knowledge and experience of geotechnical work in a more global context would be welcome.

About The Role

The role will include a varied mix of responsibilities including:

• 3-5 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering or relevant fields;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills internally and with our clients;
• ICE membership advantage
• Independently draft reports, specifications, and testing regimes, and prepare site investigations;
• Sound technical background and analytical skills relating to:
• Foundation solutions (e.g., deep foundations, rafts, piled rafts, etc.);
• Soil-structure interaction;
• Deep excavations;
• Retaining wall design and construction;
• Earthworks;
• Be competent in the use of the following software packages:
• MS Office;
• Slope/W or equivalents;
• Oasys XDisp;
• Plaxis 2D/3D;
• WallAP or equivalent;
• Settle 3D;
• Sound understanding of relevant engineering standards and guidelines;
• Ability to rapidly develop effective geotechnical design solutions for a range of different scenarios and sectors;
• Confident ability to undertake work independently and as a team;
• Ability to work with other senior member;
• Be familiar with working at different stages of project design (concept, schematic, detailed, execution);
• Have good ties with industry bodies and partners associated with geotechnics and foundations;
• General understanding of embodied carbon studies, decarbonisation of materials, and sustainability initiatives in construction;
• Confident ability to introduce yourself around the different disciplines in the office including the bridge, buildings, and civil teams.

About You

You will be a key member of the BG&E Engineering team, where you\’ll strengthen our skills and capabilities and provide support to our engineering and drafting teams.

As a Successful Applicant You’ll Have

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within an engineering consultancy or the construction industry;
• Demonstrate ability to take responsibility for projects;
• Task delivery to agreed deadline and fee;
• Contribute to the development of company procedures by taking an active role in the task;
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and other professionals involved in the projects.

Life at BG&E

• Vibrant central London location (London Bridge/Bermondsey);
• Competitive remuneration;
• Be part of a team of talented, dedicated engineers who bring a unique offering to the UK market;
• Close links with our offices in the rest of the world;
• Be part of a ‘can do’ philosophy.

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of BG&E’s DNA. We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.

Wellbeing, Health and Safety

We ensure our people enjoy healthy workplaces, deploy practices that reduce risk, comply with workplace Health & Safety regulations, impose zero harm to the communities that we operate in and support each other so we can all go home to safely every day.