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We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team. The role will be based at our Manchester office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week on site and the option of adjusted start and finish times.
What does the role involve?
In this role, you’ll be an active member of the Ground Engineering team helping to deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK for a range of market sectors including highways, water, energy and development. The team provides a wide range of geotechnical design services across all project stages including feasibility studies, ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design and specification and construction supervision for geotechnical works.
Sweco offers diverse experience across various industry sectors and geotechnical activities including ground investigation specification and management, earthworks and structures designs, and construction stage support. The company balances office and site-based opportunities and supports engineers to achieve career and chartership goals, providing training and mentorship to develop soft skills such as project management, commercial awareness and technical leadership.
You will be joining an experienced team that recently supported the British Antarctic Survey’s £100M Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme and delivered detailed geotechnical design for prominent projects such as the Queensferry Crossing, Stockholm Metro Extension, M25 Junctions 25 and 28 improvements and Richborough converter station for Project Nemo’s 1000MW interconnector with Belgium.
This is an exciting time to join Sweco, a company that is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload.
To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Have
* A proven track record of working in geotechnical consultancy in the UK.
* Relevant experience, knowledge and skills of geotechnical engineering principles and practice including planning and supervising ground investigations, undertaking geotechnical reporting, completing geotechnical design analysis and reports, and preparation of contract drawings, specifications and schedules in compliance with UK standards.
* Strong analytical skills and experience of earthworks and structures detailed design analysis and specification of engineering solutions.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* The ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met.
* Good problem‑solving and contingency‑planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative and practical engineering solutions.
* Responsibility for your own personal development and the ability to support the learning of others.
* The ability to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.
* A clean driving licence and willingness to travel to sites and offices within the UK when required.
In Terms Of Qualifications, You’ll Have
* BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
* MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable.
* Graduate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or Fellow of the Geological Society, currently working towards Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) / Geologist (CGeol) status.
Employee Benefits
* Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
* Competitive pension contribution
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
* Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
* Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
* Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
* We plant a tree for all new starters!
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contributions individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If you have a disability requiring a reasonable adjustment to the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
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