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Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Description - Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer
£40,000 - £50,000 + Training+ Career Progression
Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer looking to join a company that genuinely values its people, offers direct progression into a Principle role, and supports your professional growth with structured chartership training and mentoring if desired?

This company provides development services and solutions to aid both large and small developers in sectors including commercial, retail and residential and many more. 80% percent of their work is repeat business due to the high standard of customer service and services provided.

In this role, you will undertake the design, supervision, and management of site investigations, particularly for slope stability, settlement appraisals, retaining structures and working platforms. This role includes site attendance and supervision where necessary to oversee ground investigation and earthworks. As a Senior Engineer, you will manage and mentor other team members.

This role would suit a Geotechnical Engineer or similar looking for technical growth and training to allow for career progression.

The Role:

  • Manage investigations - design, supervise, cost, and oversee site and groundworks.
  • Provide solutions - liaise with clients, report findings, and prepare specifications.
  • Lead team - mentor staff and manage Health & Safety documentation.

The Person:

  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Qualifications & experience - Degree in Earth Sciences (MSc Geotechnical preferred), 5+ years UK ground investigation, soil/rock logging, and knowledge of UK standards/regulations.
  • Technical skills - Proficient in geotechnical design/analysis (slope stability, settlement, retaining walls, earthworks), software (Geo5, Holebase, AutoCAD, QGIS), and coal mining investigations
  • Commutable to Burton upon Trent


Reference:BBBH21294A
Keywords: Geotechnical Engineering, Slope Stability & Settlement, Retaining Walls & Earthwork, Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire, Geo5, Holebase, AutoCAD, QGIS, Ground Investigation, Geology

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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