Geotechnical Engineer

We are working with a successful, SME Engineering Consultancy who have an urgent requirement for a Geotechnical Engineer in Stourbridge, West Midlands.

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Overview

Our 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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The role is likely to include

- Earthwork and drainage designs including the remediation of slopes, retaining structures (including gabion walls, gravity walls, embedded piles, kingpost walls, anchored walls), soil nails.

- Foundation designs (shallow footings, piles, mini-piles).

- Temporary works designs for plant access (including working on slopes, crane outrigger designs, working platforms).

- Drainage improvement works.

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The successful applicant

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

- 2+ years relevant industry (including design) background.

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

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

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

- Detailed knowledge of Eurocodes and current engineering codes of practice.

- Analytical/geotechnical design experience (earthworks, foundations, drainage).

- Background in client liaison and attendance at design review meetings.

- Ability to work to deadlines and excellent planning and organisation skills.

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

- Good technical report writing skills and effective verbal communication skills.

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On offer

- Salary £27,000 - £36,000.

- Pension.

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To apply for the position of Geotechnical 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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