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Principal engineer (geotechnical)

York (North Yorkshire)
COWI
Principal engineer
Posted: 30 March
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Principal Engineer (Geotechnical)

York

Permanent

Office/Home Hybrid Working

Do you want to join a growing design consultancy? Can you take the lead on infrastructure projects? Do you have experience in either the Rail of transporatation sector? Then, this could be the next adventure in your career.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

We’re expanding our Ground Engineering team and looking for a talented Principal Engineer to join our geotechnical specialists in York. In this role, you’ll take the lead on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across the rail and transporatation sectors—both in the UK and internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of ground engineering while guiding a skilled and dedicated team.

Your key responsibilities will be:

1. Production of ground engineering designs, assessment and checking work including preparation and checking of calculations, written reports, drawings, specifications and other contract deliverables
2. Supervising, mentoring and developing less experienced engineers and technicians within your project teams, working with line managers to maximise training opportunities
3. Ensuring that design, assessments and checking of designs are in accordance with the current Standards, Codes of Practice and Best Practice
4. Assisting with the preparation of bids and tenders and supporting the pursuit of business development opportunities as required
5. Overseeing the delivery of your projects to time and budget, ensuring a high standard of sustainability, technical quality and compliance with our internal management systems
6. Developing and maintaining Client relationships through your project work, including identifying and realising any potential business opportunities 

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

Like us, you believe that leadership success comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work. You always delegate responsibility and ensure an open and safe dialogue, and you coach your people to achieve their aspirations through constructive, fact-based feedback. Attracting and nurturing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda, as is creating an inclusive, caring and trusting culture in your team.

On top of that, you’ll have:

7. An MSc in either Civil engineering, Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering
8. Achieved Chartered status either as an engineer or engineering geologist (CEng, CGeol, or equivalent)
9. A high level of technical skills in Geotechnical Engineering discipline or Engineering Geology
10. Significant experience in a design environment working on rail, tunnelling, infrastructure or energy projects in the UK or internationally
11. Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams and overseeing the delivery of projects
12. Thorough understanding of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes
13. Sound understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically the Designer's requirements and the risk assessment process
14. Excellent teamwork and communication skills with the ability to support, mentor and develop less experienced engineers 
15. Full UK driving licence

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