Senior​/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team. This role will be based at our London office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office/on site (as required) and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

In this role, you’ll be an active member of the Ground Engineering team helping to deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK for a range of market sectors including highways, water, energy and development. The team provides a wide range of geotechnical design services across all project stages, from feasibility studies and ground investigations to geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design, and construction supervision.

• Ensure that health & safety is considered as an integral part of any design and construction solution, adhering to statutory and company procedures to identify and mitigate risk and to inform others of any residual hazards.

• Manage relationships with individual client contacts to maximise opportunities across the business whilst providing a high service level on the individual project.
• Build the market base in the field of geotechnical opportunities.

• Provide high‑quality technical delivery and technical governance on geotechnical projects to ensure a “technically excellent” delivery in accordance with the client’s brief.
• Adopt a senior role in geotechnical delivery and/or act as a geotechnical discipline lead for multi‑disciplinary projects, directing geotechnical teams and liaising with the project team and client as necessary.
• Support the team manager with the management of workload and resourcing of the ground engineering team.

• Prepare and track project budgets and manage the financial aspects of projects.
• Apply the Sweco Project Management Framework for project management.
• Administer contract functions, including the management of change and risk.

• Support the Team Manager in leading a team with the required skills and knowledge to undertake all aspects of geotechnical engineering.
• Mentor individuals within the team to achieve the required blend of skills and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Contribute to the preparation of PQQs and tenders as required.
• Recognise opportunities for cross‑selling within current clients and manage commissions to realise these opportunities in consultation with others as appropriate.

• Successful record of project delivery in the area of major infrastructure geotechnical design.
• Significant demonstrable technical experience in geotechnical engineering applied to transportation, water, energy and development projects.
• Proven experience in the management of projects, including programming, resourcing and monitoring.
• Proven ability in the leadership and motivation of individuals and teams.

• A BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
• A MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) (Principal Engineer) / Geologist (CGeol) status, or actively working towards Chartership (Senior Engineer).

Transforming society together, we plan and design sustainable communities and cities of the future. Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates…