Principal Geologist​/Geotechnical Engineer; CEng or CGeol

Principal Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer (CEng or CGeol)
Exeter, Devon — with regular travel to the Cornwall office, project sites and clients across the South West and wider UKRole overview

Applying the ground engineering skills and knowledge developed during their career to date to lead the delivery of multidisciplinary geotechnical and geo-environmental projects across Red Rock Geo’s core service lines, to develop clients and opportunities, and to support the development of more junior members of staff.

• Work within the Ground Engineering team, generally directing others, across Red Rock Geo’s core service lines: site investigation, geotechnical design, slope stabilisation, rockfall risk management and contaminated land.
• Line manage, and assist in the development of, Graduate Engineering Geologists through to Senior Engineering Geologists.
• Respond to enquiries from clients, identify project scope and prepare quotations.
• Technically lead and manage ground engineering and geotechnical projects.
• Plan, specify and manage large ground investigation and laboratory testing programmes, including challenging sites such as coastal slopes, cliffs and rock faces.
• Liaise with colleagues, clients and other engineers to develop project-specific solutions, and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies on projects.
• Support more junior members of staff to develop a clear understanding of ground conditions on a project site, to collate and analyse field and laboratory testing results, and to undertake analyses related to project design.
• Check Desk Studies, Ground Investigation Specifications, Ground Investigation Reports and Remediation Strategies.
• Maintain Chartered status (CEng or CGeol).
• Behave and work in accordance with company values, standards and procedures.
• Communicate openly with other members of the Ground Engineering team.
• Recognise the skills and experience of other team members and remain ready to learn from them.
• Attend sites and projects where required to carry out surveys, inspections, ground investigations and earthworks, as well as to meet clients and contractors.
• Understand and manage the commercial requirements of projects, and understand the commercial requirements of the company as a whole.
• Ensure work is carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Carry out work in accordance with company Health & Safety rules, and prepare and check Health & Safety documentation for both site works and design works.

• BSc or MSci (or equivalent) in Geology, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Geologist (CGeol) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• MSc in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or similar.
• CSCS Card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS.

• An excellent knowledge of the typical ground conditions and geology of the United Kingdom, with particular relevance to South West geology, including coastal and cliff environments.
• Extensive experience of site walkovers, ground investigations, and factual and interpretive reporting.
• Experience of checking a variety of reports, including Desk Studies, Ground Investigation Specifications, Ground Investigation Reports and Remediation Strategies.
• A strong ability to anticipate and interpret ground conditions and to develop accurate ground models from ground investigation and desk study information.
• A strong ability to derive geotechnical parameters from qualitative and quantitative ground investigation information.
• An excellent understanding of the commonly undertaken geotechnical and geo-environmental laboratory tests, and how to interpret their results.
• A strong understanding of how to assess geo-environmental risk on a site and how to develop a Conceptual Site Model.
• A strong knowledge of industry-standard geotechnical software, including CAD systems.
• Experience of project and commercially managing small to medium size projects.
• Good verbal and written English.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to resolve uncertainties.
• The ability and willingness to mentor and impart their knowledge and…