Geotechnical Manager

Geotechnical Manager

Due to commercial growth, we are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Manager to join a professional and respected earthworks company in Ripley, Derbyshire.

Main Duties & Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Monitoring project commercial performance, seeking opportunities to increase value through change and mitigate risk to ensure successful financial outcomes.
• Manage and oversee the day-to-day scheduling of site technicians to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Provide geotechnical expertise and guidance during the Tender and Construction phases of all reports including detailed ground investigation/specification reviews and estimating in the tender phase.
• Oversee the production of Earthwork Strategies in line with client specifications.
• To review geotechnical results to ensure performance specification and frequencies are achieved on all projects.
• Produce validation reports following project completion.
• Attend client meetings when required.
• Support throughout the project, including pre-construction, procurement, construction, post-construction.

Requirements:

• Ability to direct a team of earthworks testing operatives on site and complete work to the required standards and on time.
• Manage a team of Geotechnical engineers.
• Manage the commercial performance of testing on projects.
• Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work in a methodical and calm manner whilst under pressure.
• Good attention to detail.
• Conscientious, presentable and punctual.
• Self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic.

Experience:

• Previous experience in managing geotechnical projects (required).
• Management of geotechnical and chemical data.

License/Certification:

• Clean Full Driving License
• CSCS Card (desirable)
• SSSTS (desirable)

Job Types:

• Full-time, Permanent

Potential Start Date:

• Immediate start

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Expected Hours:

• No less than 40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Overtime Opportunities
• Government Company Pension
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Uniform
• Training
• Health Assured Programme
• Company Healthcare Package (after 6 months’ probation)

Work Location:

• Office based, Ripley, Derbyshire
• Regular Nationwide travel to sites

Job Reference upon enquiry:

• Geotechnical Manager