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About The Job
About The Job
Job Title: Principal Or Senior Ground Engineer
Location: Ivybridge, Devon
Salary: Principal: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
Senior: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent with an initial six-month probation period
Working hours: 37.5 hours/week - Monday to Friday (part time also considered)
Are you looking for a new opportunity with an award-winning Engineering Consultancy where you can enjoy a relaxed, supportive working environment without compromising on the quality of projects you deliver?
We seek a Principal or Senior Ground Engineer to join our friendly team based in Ivybridge, Devon, working on a diverse range of exciting and challenging Geotechnical and Civil Engineering projects across the beautiful Southwest region.
Please note that the company are not able to offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered.
The Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing technical and professional leadership as well as assisting others in the delivery of a range of geotechnical engineering design works including the following:
* Designing and detailing of works including a selection of the following:
o Soil nails & rock anchors
o Sheet piles, Secant piles
o Foundations
o Temporary works
o Earth retention systems
o Excavation support systems
* Ground improvement schemes
* Interpreting ground investigations, identifying ground risk and providing technical solutions to mitigate identified risks.
* Preparing and checking a wide range of technical reports including Desk Studies, Interpretative and Design reports including documents relating to the technical approval of highway structures under CG300.
* Ensuring projects are designed to comply with current design codes and regulations including Eurocodes and British Standards.
* Ensuring projects and site works comply with current H&S requirements and industry standards whilst promoting a culture of awareness.
* Producing and assisting with the compilation of fee estimates / tender documents for the procurement of new work.
* Working with our civil and structural departments to help deliver cross-departmental projects.
* Travelling to and attending sites including commercial and domestic properties for the purposes of survey works, inspections, monitoring works, meetings, etc.
* Working with industry partners/teams including Architects, Contractors, Local Authorities and Engineers to deliver projects to suit client requirements.
Requirements
About You:
* Have a minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience in a geo-structural design environment. (Less experience may be considered for the right candidate).
* Educated to degree level (MEng / BEng / BSc) in a Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering degree subject with geotechnical modules.
* Preferably have chartered status with an accredited body (not essential where candidates exhibit sufficient experience)
* Significant geotechnical design experience including writing Geotechnical Design Reports and Earth Works Specifications (to CD622 and EC7).
* Proficient in the use of design software such as AutoCad, Masterseries, SCIA Engineer, WALLAP, QGIS, Civils 3D.
* Be capable of working individually or as part of a wider team as lead engineer or assisting others.
* Be conscientious with high standards, attention to detail and good written and oral communication skills.
* Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
* Keep up with industry innovations, undertake CPD to maintain a good knowledge of current construction & engineering practice.
* Have a full driving licence.
What We Offer
JGP has an open and friendly working atmosphere and are committed to the training, mentoring and development of its engineers. You will be part of an organisation in which you make a difference, and work directly on projects providing high quality, innovative and value engineered solutions that solve real world problems. You will be part of a positive and collaborative workplace, where you are a valued member of the team, and where your contribution and ideas are encouraged from the start.
Benefits
28 days contractual holiday plus 8 days Bank Holidays, Company Pension.
Training
JGP offers an ICE-approved Training Scheme and strong support towards chartership or incorporated status. Our engineers benefit from regular graduate sessions, one-to-one mentoring, and funded opportunities for external courses and industry events. We provide in-house CPD covering both technical and soft skills, alongside clear career progression paths to help you grow and thrive within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience of: Graduate Engineer, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Graduate Engineer, Construction Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Civil Engineering, Geo-Structural Engineer, AutoCAD, ONC, HND may also be considered for this role.
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