About The Role
Balfour Beatty are looking for an Experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their Power T&D business in Scotland as Integration Lead.
Role Purpose
Providing technical oversight, strategy and direction to the geotechnical design works undertaken on the Skye Project design and construction works. To work with project team, designers and subcontractors through the design phase to deliver the safe and suitable scope of works in line with the project objectives. The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of the geotechnical principles, construction techniques, modelling and analysis tools, applicable standards, and value engineering.
Key Accountabilities
* Oversee the design and co‑ordination of geotechnical information, assessments and designs required on the Skye project.
* Ensure the timely delivery and quality of geotechnical design, by both internal BB and supply chain partners.
* Understand and be able to capture client requirements, including those not explicitly stated within the contract.
* Contribute to the generation of value‑engineered solutions and design delivery solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess and identify design and temporary works requirements on each project, driving a Safety by Design approach at all times.
* Lead ground risk assessments, tower capacity assessment, site design and enablement, slope stability assessments and specification / management of geotechnical works.
* Lead the discussion with client and supplier technical teams to establish and maintain sound geotechnical practice and principles across the project scope.
* Adjust to site conditions and enable ongoing construction works to be performed with least impact.
* Maintain compliance of CDM regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of designs output by the team.
* Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval as required / permitted by the Chief Engineer.
* Work closely with other elements of the design team to ensure effective collaboration on multi‑disciplinary projects.
* Support colleagues in managing the output and delivery of suitable design drawings.
Skills Required
* Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering and/or geotechnical engineering.
* Chartered Engineer preferred with either the ICE or IStructE.
* Strong, proven postgraduate experience in the civil engineering industry.
* Experience of the supervision of sub‑consultants or subcontractors.
* Proven experience of the design of civil engineering works.
* Strong, proven experience of the management of design of civil or geotechnical engineering works.
* IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD).
* Working knowledge of BIM360Docs and Autodesk Software.
* Extensive experience of geotechnical design including numerical analysis and finite element modelling.
* Expertise in the use of Tekla Tedds, Infraworks, LimitState Geo, Slide 7.0 etc.
Benefits
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family‑friendly policies, including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.
As a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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