Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Birmingham

The role involves leading and undertaking assignments in the UK and overseas, supporting the delivery of high‑quality outputs.

Responsibilities include:

• "Hands on" geotechnical design engineer capable of working fully independently and as part of a team.
• Act as assignment manager, producing and overseeing technical delivery, commercial aspects, financial controls (forecasting & budgeting), planning, resourcing and troubleshooting.
• Assist and support a high level of technical capability within the skill area as required to deliver the service offerings targeted.
• Assist with the organisation and management of the technical staff, acting as a line manager as required, mentoring fellow engineers, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of best practice and procedures.
• Assist graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership.
• Assist in providing appropriate resources for the successful delivery of assignments in the UK and overseas, maximising fee income.
• Assist Market Sector Leader to source and develop business opportunities, producing tenders, and building client relationships in the UK and overseas.
• Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product.
• Implement and adhere to company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of services.
• Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines within the firm and promote cross‑functional working.
• Embrace organisational change and influence others to modify behaviour and attitudes as required.
• Observe and maintain company Health and Safety Policy across all activities.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.

Qualifications Desired qualifications and experience:

• Chartered (or near Chartered) in a relevant discipline (ideally ICE).
• Civil engineering degree with a postgraduate qualification in a geotechnically or engineering geology related subject from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrable international and site experience, predominantly in large‑scale (>£100m) infrastructure projects, for a range of clients in various construction market sectors.
• Capable "hands on" geotechnical designer. Detailed design experience including deep and shallow foundations (vertical and lateral capacity, settlement), deep excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, soil and rock slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity and liquefaction and instrumentation and monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling.
• Ground investigation experience including design, preparation of tender documents, supervision, interpretation.
• Geomorphologic, coastal and maritime experience would be beneficial.
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures.
• Experience at Assignment Manager and Designer level with a proven record of managing and delivering assignments to programme and budget.
• Understanding of the standard basic engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating.
• Ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with key clients.
• People management experience – general employee welfare, carrying out appraisals, training and development, involvement in resourcing and recruitment activities.
• Competent user of 2D and 3D finite element analysis software (e.g. PLAXIS, Z‑soil).
• Proficient in other geotechnical software (Repute, Settle, WALLAP, LPile, GPile, DPile, Slide, gINT, or equivalent).
• Excellent Microsoft Office abilities (particularly Excel, C+++).
• 2‑D and 3‑D computer aided design and computer aided engineering (CAD and CAE) tools.

Additional Information:

• A willingness to travel and international experience are desirable.

Technical:

• Strong skills and knowledge, undertakes tasks in a cogent manner involving the wider team as needed.

Communication:

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate, listen and influence all levels of people effectively. Excellent reporting / writing and strong presentation skills.

Critical Thinking:

• Ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities. Ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met, whilst maintaining a high quality of work.

Team:

• Excellent team working skills; able to lead, contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment.

Leadership:

• Demonstrates high standards, seeks to exceed client expectations and create a collaborative and supportive environment. Mentoring skills to train and develop other engineers and technicians.

Project Management:

• Results oriented with a strong drive to deliver success, a proven ability to manage small to medium budgets, projects and programmes of work to agreed targets and priorities. Able to make timely, rational decisions with the information available and understands when to seek guidance and support.

Languages:

• Proficient in foreign languages (particularly French and Spanish) is an asset.

Professional Attitude:

• Committed with a high degree of integrity.
• Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps.
• Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving personal and business performance.
• Demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs.
• Able to perform effectively within changing environments; modifies own style to achieve results.