Geotechnical Engineer, Northern Ireland

Geotechnical Engineer
Northern Ireland
Salary up to £50,000 + benefits, company 4x4, company laptop and tools

Our client is a leading consultancy who provide engineering and professional planning services to the power sector. They specialise in the design and survey of Overhead Lines, Underground Cables, and Substation Systems from LV to EHV in the UK and internationally.

The role

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to report into the Principle Overhead Line Design Engineer, who will provide technical and commercial support for the full project management of multiple overhead line projects, including managing staff and delegating tasks to ensure the achievement of all deliverables in a timely manner, financial management and budget control.

This role will represent and support the local DNO on overhead line projects working in a collaborative manner with the selected contractor to ensure quality is achieved and costs are kept within budget. You will also be able to provide technical input and help solve technical problems adding value to the client, aiding the project's success.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to;

• Supervising and monitoring the foundation assessment works
• Carrying out site inspections on workmanship, materials, finishes, reinstatement and testing to ensure compliance with drawing & specifications
• Provide answers to civil engineering related technical queries raised by the client
• Review and comment on working methods and techniques proposed by the contractor
• Modification to construction drawings works
• Monitor site progress
• Site photos taken on a daily basis
• Prepare & maintain a daily report/progress photo and log of onsite progress
• Compilation of detailed site measurements and information to allow review of monthly payment applications
• Reporting for any potential delay of programme
• Ensuring the contractors work in a safe manner (Completion of Safety Audits - 1 per week)
• Direct liaison with client customers and landowners affected by the works
• Direct liaison with other statutory undertakers
• Compilation of information required to complete monthly contractor KPI performance reviews
• Assist clients in any civil engineering related matters as required to complete the project
• Preparation of schedule of activities, specifications, scheme budgets, scheme fees, target costs, and project programmes
• Undertake feasibility, desk study and site reconnaissance
• Arrange and supervise subcontractors and ensure their works are completed in a safe manner and to time and budget
• Preparation and review of factual and interpretive reports

The candidate

We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic individual with a passion for green energy.

• HNC or higher in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience within the construction industry
• Experience of reading, interpreting and assessing against civil engineering related specifications and drawings
• Experience of ground investigation and concrete testing
• Experience in compiling comprehensive site records
• Experience of completing daily progress reports
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Stakeholder/public liaison skills
• Must have a valid UK car driving licence (or one acceptable to our clients insurers)

Why join our client?

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established high performing team who can offer a good work life balance. They can offer the successful individual a unique opportunity to work at the UK's leading multi-disciplinary Survey, Design and Engineering Consultancy in the Utilities sector whose core values are Trust, Safety, Humility, Capability, Problem Solving, Accountability and Recognition.

Further to this their company culture gives a lot of autonomy, respect and flexibility for those who join them and as it's not a large organisation you can benefit from being recognised and valued as an individual rather than just being another number.

• Competitive remuneration
• Company Pension Scheme with Scottish Widows
• Cycle to work/childcare voucher schemes
• Flexible working arrangements
• Company 4x4
• Be home every night
• Strong long term pipeline of work to provide long term job security

If you are interested to learn more, apply now by submitting your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones.