Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer Foundation Solutions Luton £50k-£60k

About the Client: Our client provides design and build valued engineering foundations solutions from their in house team of chartered structural & geotechnical engineers. Their service offering covers, Piling, Groundworks & Civils, Reinforced concrete foundations and structures.

About the Role:

• Can work with our structural engineering team to determine the most economical foundation solution for a project
• Has a deep understanding of the behaviour of clay soils in determining if clay heave if will occur.
• Has experience of identifying the need for different types of foundations i.e. trench fill foundations, ground improvement, soil stabilization, vibro stone columns, different type of piles.
• They do not need to be an expert in designing these elements, as once we have identified the optimal solution, we can go to service providers for detailed design/quotes.
• Understanding of ground contamination, specifically ground gases, and how they affect our foundation design.
• Has confidence to specify further site investigation to clarify assumptions in design, i.e further boreholes, further Atterberg testing etc…
• Experience dealing with warranty providers in gaining acceptance of Geotechnical solutions proposed

The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate the following qualifications / experience / aptitude:

• Ideally hold Chartered status
• Plays an active role in either the ICE or Geological Society, attending presentations and courses, staying up to date with the latest developments within the industry.
• Has a deep understanding of soil mechanics and ground improvement technics
• Clear communicator
• Has confidence and authority
• Can be client facing

About the Benefits: You will receive and excellent salary along with additional benefits