Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer – London or Birmingham Role profile

We have exciting opportunities for Graduate Geotechnical Engineers to join our highly qualified teams in London and Birmingham.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake assignments in the UK and overseas, as directed
• Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product
• Structural design, assessments and finite elements analysis using various software
• Structural inspection and onsite works supervision in the UK and overseas
• Adhere to Company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of Services
• Embrace organisational change and appropriately modify behaviour and attitudes as required
• Have an understanding and awareness of the company values and business plan and your contribution to both
• Observe and maintain Company Health and Safety Policy across all activities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by your assignment or line manager

KEY

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• First Class / 2:1 BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering qualification in a geotechnically related subject from an accredited college or university
• Or First Class / 2:1 BEng / BSc in Engineering Geology degree from an accredited college or university
• Basic knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards
• Basic awareness of forms of contract, construction methodologies and civil engineering procedures
• Desire to work in a consultancy environment on large scale infrastructure projects
• Competent in the use of MS Office programmes and ability to develop competence in use of proprietary structural analysis programmes to suit specific role requirements

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical:
  Strong problem solving abilities, analytical and numeracy skills; highly results orientated
• Communication:
  Good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders
• Critical Thinking:
  Able to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met whilst maintaining high quality work
• Team:
  Strong team working to contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams

PERSONAL STYLE AND BEHAVIOUR:

• Self-motivated and committed, with a high degree of integrity
• A team player who seeks to positively contribute to the working group with a collaborative attitude
• Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps
• Able to perform effectively within changing environments; demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs
• Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others. Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving business performance