Geotechnical Design Engineer

Portsmouth
£300-350 per day
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

My client is a specialist civil and geotechnical design consultancy with particular interest in geotechnics. They have a well-equipped design office in theWest Midlands with private parking, and close to a train station.Although they are a small company, they are accredited to undertake permanent and temporary works designs on major infrastructure projects including stabilisation schemes, retaining walls, drainage, soil nails & ground anchor designs, mining risk assessments, embankment and cutting slope and checking of third party designs. They are well respected within the industry and have framework contracts in place with major Principal Contractors.They are now looking for a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their team. Candidates will require:·Detailed knowledge of Eurocodes and current engineering codes of practice.
·Effective written and verbal communication skills.
·Analytical/geotechnical design experience (earthworks, foundations, drainage)
·Knowledge of industry standard software (e.g. Slope/W, WALLAP, REPUTE, TEDDS, AutoCAD, Excel, etc.).
·Experience in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications and designers risk assessments
·Good understanding of ground investigation methods and interpretation of ground investigation results.
·Ability to identify and assess defects/instability features in earthworks, retaining walls and drainage systems.
·Experience of client liaison and attendance at design review meetings
·Ability to work to deadlines and excellent planning and organisation skills
·Ability to work independently
·Good technical report writing skillsProjects typically include the inspection and assessment, cuttings, retaining walls, culverts and drainage assets, development of options for remedial or upgrading works and the design and detailing of practical geotechnical solutionsThe successful candidate will be engaged in all aspects of design development including site surveys, feasibility & options studies, analytical design, preparation of reports, specifications and drawings, budgetary control and liaison with clients and suppliers. The company provides a well-rounded career environment that offers opportunity for designers to flourish and develop practical skills within an experienced design team.They offer a competitive remuneration package with pension contribution and flexibility in working to support individual needs.Geotechnical Design EngineerBirmingham Posted about 18 hours agoShare this jobSign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this fieldCreate alertYou agree to ourLatest JobsNorth YorkshireContract - Full Time£300 - 350 per dayBirminghamPermanent - Full TimeNegotiableBirminghamPermanent - Full TimeNegotiableBirminghamPermanent - Full TimeNegotiableManchesterPermanent - Full TimeNegotiableStart your job search hereAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xPolicyContact Us:Portsmouth - Lakeside North Harbour

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