Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Home Based

About the Company

At Caulmert, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and a client-focused approach to deliver high-quality planning, environmental, and engineering solutions. With offices across the UK, we support clients in a range of sectors including infrastructure, energy, industry, residential and commercial development, and public services. As we continue to expand, our Engineering department will be the cornerstone for growth.

Are you a Principal Geotechnical Engineer or experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking to make the next career step, with proven consultancy experience, who wants to be much more than a number in a crowd? Would you relish the opportunity to be part of a company where you can work both autonomously, and as part of a wider professional team, where you will have genuine opportunities to develop your career further?

• Undertaking projects or components of projects in the field and office, taking responsibility for own resource and potentially resource allocation of others.
• Managing subcontractors, quality assurance and client feedback and ensuring effective communication of any changes/modifications.
• Aid with the mentoring, coaching, technical training and development of more junior staff.
• Preparing and checking reports such as Desk Study Reports and GIRs and other project deliverables as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards and codes of practice.
• Participating in the resolution of project technical issues.
• Collaborating with other engineers to ensure the integrity of the project delivery.
• Ensure compliance of deliverables for which Caulmert have responsibility, including RAMS, fieldworks, testing, reports and specifications with project requirements.
• Enhancing team’s reputation by delivering high quality work on time and budget.
• Commercial input to projects (fee proposals and contract agreements, invoicing, debt management, client management etc) relating to projects for which the individual has responsibility.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients on projects.
• Ensure that the Company’s policies are implemented successfully e.g. compliance with the Company QEMS, ISO14001 and ISO9001 etc.
• Promoting the company’s services and being alert to new opportunities.

Relevant degree in geology/geotechnical or civil engineering, or similar, MSc/MEng in Geotechnical Engineering desirable, Chartered Professional CGeol/CEng desirable. Proven track record of acting in a senior engineering role with experience of responsibility. Proven experience in geotechnical design of foundations, retaining structures, temporary works, slope stability analysis and preferable the design of soil nailing and anchoring systems. Proven track record of delivering complex geotechnical projects across a range of sectors. Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate deliverables. Flexible to travel for assignments. Familiar with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc. Well organised and able to prioritise workload and make decisions with minimal supervision. Full UK driving licence.

Pay range and compensation package: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Exciting projects across diverse sectors with high-profile clients. Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Additionally, you’ll be part of a friendly and professional team in a growing company which promotes agile working and where your ideas will be welcomed, and your efforts and results will be noticed and rewarded, with excellent opportunities for career progression.

This will require obtaining original copies of one or more of the ‘acceptable documents’ as given in the Home Office Guidance “An Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks”: 31 August 2021. Flexible, with regular travel to our regional offices and client sites.

Contract Type: Permanent