At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from planning to execution.
- Company: Join a growing firm of consulting engineers based in Sheffield.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary with an excellent benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentoring less experienced engineers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects across various sectors.
- Qualifications: BSc in Geology, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science; chartered status preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer to join our client based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm of consulting engineers who offer the right candidates interesting projects to work on and good prospects for promotion.
You will be able to work on geotechnical and land contamination projects across a range of sectors which includes infrastructure, development & regeneration, energy and also projects for local authorities. You will be responsible for projects from planning stages to doing project investigations and duties will include data interpretation, reporting, design, site supervision of remediation and earthworks projects and more.
Our client is a successful, growing firm of consulting engineers with a number of UK offices.
You will need to have experience of the following:
- Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments along with intrusive site investigations.
- Planning & managing Phase 2 investigations complying with all health and safety matters and complying with CDM requirements.
- Procurement of sub-contractors.
- Supervision of drilling and excavation works plus undertaking gas and groundwater monitoring plus groundwater and surface water sampling.
- Experience of geotechnical design which will include slope stability and settlement analysis.
- Experience of the supervision of remedial and earthworks projects.
- Excellent report writing skills and ability to prepare earthworks specifications and remediation strategies and do validation reports on completed works.
- Supporting management producing fee proposals supporting documentation.
- Some experience of supervising less experienced engineers.
- Knowledge of OpenGround logging software.
- BSc in Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or similar; a further MSc would be advantageous.
- Working towards becoming chartered or already achieved chartered status.
- Around seven years of more relevant experience, some of which must have been spent working for a similar engineering consultant in the U.K.
- A full UK driving licence is required along with your own vehicle to enable you to attend meetings and get to sites, some of which may be fairly remote.
Salary is negotiable and there is an excellent package of company benefits.
Senior Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer in Sheffield employer: New Step Recruitment
Join a dynamic and growing PQS firm in Oxfordshire, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values autonomy and professional development. With opportunities for career advancement and a competitive salary package, this role allows you to manage significant projects while contributing to impactful client solutions. Experience a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages your growth as a Quantity Surveyor.
