Geotechnical Design Engineer

Title – Geotechnical Design Engineer\\n\\nLocation – North Yorkshire\\n\\nKey duties will include:\\n\\n- A good understanding of geological principles as they relate to engineering practice, including knowledge of standard engineering geological logging and mapping procedures\\n\\n- Ability to analyse site investigation data to produce valid interpretative models for use in engineering design\\n\\n- Ability to design and schedule site investigations appropriate to development or design requirements\\n\\n- A good understanding of geomechanical principles and their application, including some or all of: \\nSoil mechanics and foundation design\\nRock mechanics and rock mass behaviour\\nSlope stability and slope remediation\\nGroundwater behaviour\\n\\n- Project management\\n\\nKnowledge, skills and experience required:\\n\\n- Must have experience working in a design environment.\\n\\n- Experience both on site and in the design office is preferred.Experience in the rail and/or tunnelling sectors would be advantageous.\\n\\n- Must have a degree in civil engineering\\n\\n- Preferably an MSc in either Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering\\n\\n- CGeol or CEng would be desirable but not essential\\n\\n- Good reporting and communication skills in both personal and written form\\n\\n- Ability to manage own time; other engineers and technicians; SI subcontractors\\n\\n- Be familiar with either UK standards or equivalent Eurocodes\\n\\n- Sound understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically the designer’s requirements\\n\\n- Sound understanding of requirements regarding the design risk assessment process\\n\\n- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team