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Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Glasgow, Edinburgh, Warrington, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol or Cardiff

Employer
Millbank Holdings
Location
Cheshire
Closing date
Feb 7, 2022

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Specialty
Geotechnical Engineering
Position Type
Engineer, Staff Engineer
Organization Type
Academia
We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Warrington, Leeds, Cardiff, Bristol, or Birmingham offices to support our Clients rapidly expanding workload and exciting portfolio of prestigious geotechnical projects both in the UK and internationally.
Our client is expanding the team in the infrastructure sector (particularly rail, highways & water) and the energy sector, which includes carbon capture & storage, renewable energy (wind, current and hydropower), low carbon engineering, offshore and onshore oil & gas and nuclear power. Expeirence in these sectors should be mentioned in your cv.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in the ground engineering input to some of their most challenging projects. We are looking for someone with the drive and enthusiasm to embrace the future. Our client has the depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise to help you build a bright career in these exciting and rapidly evolving sectors.

Requirements:

The successful applicant will be a senior/principal geotechnical engineer with a proven technical and project management track record. The role will include the mentoring of junior geotechnical engineers and therefore good communication skills are essential.
The candidate will have a degree in civil engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and hold chartered status as either a civil engineer or geologist.
Candidates should have the right flare and ability that will help us develop and expand our infrastructure geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.
Candidates should have:

Extensive experience in one or more of the following sectors: highways, rail or water geotechnics.
A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent)
Chartered status ( desirable)
Proven experience of acting as a senior/principal geotechnical engineer in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
Project management - Experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, work planning and commercial management.
Proven geotechnical design experience.
Application of CDM Regulations in a design and ground investigation environment.
Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to develop and lead geotechnical design teams.
Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.
Good commercial track record in negotiating and running successful jobs.
Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.
A valid UK driving licence.

Millbank are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business

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