Job Description - Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Principal Geotechnical Engineer in The Dings, Bristol (BS2), BS2 0JJ | Ridge & Partners LLP My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Engineer ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Bridgwater (TA5), TA5 £400 - £500 per day 1 week ago Manufacturing Engineer Rolls-Royce CWS Bristol (BS1) 2 days ago Staff Power Integrity Engineer Graphcore Bristol, Avon 1 day ago Civil Design Engineer ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Bristol (BS1), BS1 £30000 - £45000 per annum 6 days ago Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Vectis Recruitment Limited Bristol (BS1) From £50,000 to £60,000 per annum plus benefits 6 days ago Installation/Test Engineer (Avionics) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Dunkeswell Abbey, Honiton (EX14), EX14 4LT £50000 - £60000 per annum + Flexible Working Hours + Pension 1 month ago Functional Systems Engineer - Land Ceptor Eclectic Recruitment Ltd Bristol (BS1) From £50,000 to £57,000 per annum 3 days ago Principal Integration and Systems Validation Engineer Eclectic Recruitment Ltd Bristol (BS1) From £40,000 to £50,000 per annum 1 month ago Design Interface Engineer (HVDC) TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED Glasgow (G1), G1 £700 - £701 per day 1 week ago Field Test Engineer Otis Patchway, Bristol (BS34), BS32 4NE Competitive + benefits 1 day ago Principal Geotechnical Engineer Ridge & Partners LLP View Profile The Dings, Bristol (BS2), BS2 0JJ Permanent Contract; Hybrid Published: 2 days ago Highly competitive Apply Save Principal Geotechnical Engineer Ridge & Partners LLP Apply What’s the Opportunity Our recent growth has created an opportunity for an experienced Chartered / Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support our planning and engineering teams across our project portfolio. This role can be based in either our Bristol, Manchester or Birmingham offices. The role requires experience in specifying, managing, and interpreting geotechnical investigations, geotechnical assessments, and the specification and design of geotechnical solutions. Typically you will be involved in supporting our civil and structural disciplines on wider commissions within the business, both within the UK and internationally. As required, some projects (within the UK) are standalone ground engineering commissions, or in support of pre-planning design development planning consent. We operate a flexible hybrid working policy and the expectation is for you to be based in the office three days per week. What you need to do to be effective in this role Typical project deliverables include: Drafting of Ground Investigation Reports (geotechnical elements) Proof of concept checks. Minning legacy assessments and specification of mitigation measures ULS and SLS analysis for foundations Slope stability analysis Earthworks Settlement Analysis Earthworks Specifications Cutting design (including soil nails, anchors of rock bolts) Embankment design (including reinforced embankments) Drafting of Geotechnical Design Reports and Geotechnical Feedback Reports to CD622) The skills and experience you need to have for this role You will have a proven project management track record within design and build environments, with excellent communication skills. You will have demonstrable experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, work planning, and commercial management. Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise and build relationships with clients to support effective work winning delivery. You will have excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work. You should have a degree in civil engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and hold chartered status as either a civil engineer or geologist. You will have a good understanding of EC7 and associated UK design codes. You will be experienced on the use of specialist geotechnical assessment and design software (experience of Rocscience and Geo5 software suites is preferable). You will have experience in the preparation of drawing work (experience of ARC GIS Software and CAD is preferable). You will have a willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas and hold a valid UK driving licence. Apply Ridge & Partners LLP Other Manufacturing 26 Jobs Company Profile In Short Industry Construction & Property Founded 2004 Location Oxford Company size 251-1000 About us We are a multidiscipline property and construction consultancy. We help our clients create better, more sustainable places for people to live, learn and work. A dynamic, independent, multidiscipline consultancy – we offer scale and expertise with a personal touch. Our people are the foundation of our success, and our greatest asset. They drive our vision and embody our values. Our people are what separate us from the competition. And we never lose sight of this. Benefits Ridge offer a range of benefits, including: 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing to 28 days with length of service 4 x salary life assurance cover Generous company sick pay scheme, should you need it Income Protection Insurance in case you are unable to work due to ill health or accident for an extended period of time Single cover private medical insurance, which can be extended to include family members at preferential rates A contributory company pension plan, to help you prepare for your retirement Flexible company car scheme for relevant positions Similar Principal Geotechnical Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Engineer ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Bridgwater (TA5), TA5 £400 - £500 per day 1 week ago Manufacturing Engineer Rolls-Royce CWS Bristol (BS1) 2 days ago Staff Power Integrity Engineer Graphcore Bristol, Avon 1 day ago Civil Design Engineer ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Bristol (BS1), BS1 £30000 - £45000 per annum 6 days ago Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Vectis Recruitment Limited Bristol (BS1) From £50,000 to £60,000 per annum plus benefits 6 days ago Installation/Test Engineer (Avionics) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Dunkeswell Abbey, Honiton (EX14), EX14 4LT £50000 - £60000 per annum + Flexible Working Hours + Pension 1 month ago Functional Systems Engineer - Land Ceptor Eclectic Recruitment Ltd Bristol (BS1) From £50,000 to £57,000 per annum 3 days ago Principal Integration and Systems Validation Engineer Eclectic Recruitment Ltd Bristol (BS1) From £40,000 to £50,000 per annum 1 month ago Design Interface Engineer (HVDC) TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED Glasgow (G1), G1 £700 - £701 per day 1 week ago Field Test Engineer Otis Patchway, Bristol (BS34), BS32 4NE Competitive + benefits 1 day ago Principal Geotechnical Engineer jobs Principal Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Bristol Construction jobs Construction jobs in Bristol Geotech jobs Geotech jobs in Bristol Jobs in Bristol Civil Engineering jobs Civil Engineer jobs Project Engineer jobs Senior Geotechnical Engineer jobs Earthworks jobs Geotechnical Engineer jobs Geologist jobs Geophysicist jobs Graduate Civil Engineer jobs Geology jobs Junior Civil Engineer jobs Senior Engineer jobs Projects Engineer jobs Survey Engineer jobs Geotechnical Engineering jobs Engineer Surveyor jobs Get hired. 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