Principal Geotechnical Engineer

I am working with a successful, SME Engineering Consultancy who have an urgent requirement for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer (/Civil Engineer) in Stourbridge, West Midlands.

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Overview

My client is a very well established Consultancy which provides independent services and technical advice to Commercial and Industrial Organisations, Private Businesses, Insurance Companies and Loss Adjusters, Solicitors, Finance Houses, Local Authorities, Health Authorities and Universities.

Projects typically include the inspection and assessment of embankments, cuttings, retaining walls, culverts and drainage assets predominantly within the rail network, the consideration of options for remedial or upgrading works and the design and specification of practical solutions.

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Role and responsibilities

- The inspection and assessment of embankments, cuttings, retaining walls, culverts and drainage assets predominantly within the rail network.

- The consideration of options for remedial or upgrading works and the design and specification of practical solutions.

- Undertaking the role of CRE with responsibility for preparation of project plans, implementing site surveys, coordinating and supervising the design teams.

- Management and checking of designs, preparation of reports, specifications and drawings.

- Allocation of resources, budgetary control and ensuring works are completed to project specific requirements and in accordance with our HSQE procedures.

- Responsibilities will also include mentoring and coaching of design engineers, liaison with clients and suppliers and development of commercial and contractual arrangements.

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The successful applicant

- Bachelor's Degree and Masters/MEng in geotechnical/civils discipline.

- Chartered Engineer.

- 10+ years relevant industry background.

- Strong geotechnical design/analytical capability in relation to slope stability, retaining walls, pile design, anchors, soil nails, foundations, drainage.

- Experience in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications and designers risk assessments

- Good understanding of ground investigation methods and interpretation of ground investigation results.

- Knowledge of industry standard software (e.g. Slope/W, WALLAP, REPUTE, TEDDS, AutoCAD etc.).

- Ability to identify and assess defects/instability features in earthworks, retaining walls and drainage systems.

- Background in the design and specification of remedial solutions and preparation of options;

- in preparing geotechnical desk study and interpretative reports;

- in managing geotechnical projects.

- Background costing works and budget control;

- liaising with clients and suppliers;

- producing and working to design programmes.

- Previous appointment as CRE would be advantageous.

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On offer

- Salary £45,000 - £60,000

- Interesting projects.

- Pension.

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To apply for the position of Principal Geotechnical Engineer (/Civil Engineer), please submit your current CV.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are short listed you will be contacted in 7 days.

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