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Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Employer
Blueprint Recruitment Solutions
Location
Birmingham, UK
Closing date
Sep 17, 2024
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Specialty
Geotechnical Engineering
Position Type
Engineer, Staff Engineer
Organization Type
Other
Are you a Lead Geotechnical Engineer looking for your next challenge?

Well look no further! Blueprint Recruitment are seeking an experienced Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy on a permanent basis in Birmingham! This is a hybrid position and will see the successful candidate working on variety of exciting international projects.

Our client

Our client provides client-focused engineering and technical solutions on major engineering construction projects worldwide in the infrastructure, energy and industry sectors. They are involved in schemes at all stages of the life cycle including development; planning; detailed design; independent design checking; value engineering; technical advisory; and construction supervision services.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and undertake assignments in the UK and internationally.
  • Hands-on geotechnical design engineer capable to work fully independently and as part of a team.
  • Act as assignment manager, producing and overseeing technical delivery, commercial aspects, financial controls (forecasting & budgeting), planning, resourcing and troubleshooting.
  • Assist and support a high level of technical capability within the skill area as may be required to deliver the service offerings targeted.
  • Assist with the organisation and management of the technical staff, acting as a line manager as required, mentoring fellow engineers, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of ‘Best Practice' and procedures.


  • Key requirements
  • Chartered (or near Chartered) in a relevant discipline.
  • Civil engineering degree with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnically or engineering geology related subject from an accredited college or university.
  • Demonstrable international and site experience, predominantly in large scale infrastructure projects.
  • Detailed design experience including deep and shallow foundations (vertical and lateral capacity, settlement), deep excavations, basements, retaining structures and earthworks.
  • People management experience e.g. general employee welfare, carrying out appraisals, training and development, involvement in resourcing and recruitment activities.
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