Principle Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Location:

Croydon
Salary: 50,000 - 70,000

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be representing a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. Due to continued growth and an increasing project workload, they are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join their established Croydon team.

Benefits of a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer:

• Competitive salary
  Annual performance bonus
  Hybrid working opportunities
  Private healthcare
  Company pension scheme
  Professional membership fees paid
  Chartership support and mentoring opportunities
  Excellent career progression prospects

The position of Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure and energy sectors. You will play a key role in project delivery, technical leadership and client development while working alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative environment.

Requirements for the role of Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
  Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) with a relevant professional body
  Extensive experience within a geotechnical design consultancy environment
  Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design and earthworks engineering
  Experience using geotechnical design software and numerical modelling packages
  Proven ability to manage projects and mentor junior engineers
  Excellent report-writing and communication skills
  Commercial awareness and experience liaising directly with clients
  Full UK driving licence preferred

Duties and responsibilities:

Lead the design of foundations, retaining structures, slopes and earthworks solutions Undertake complex geotechnical analysis and design calculations. Review and interpret ground investigation data and geotechnical reports. Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and design documentation. Manage projects from initial feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and junior engineers. Attend client meetings and develop strong professional relationships.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions. Undertake site visits and provide technical support during construction phases. Ensure compliance with relevant design standards, legislation and industry best practice. Support business development activities, including tender preparation and project proposals

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.