RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Abingdon, Cardiff or London.
About The Team
The Environmental Compliance and Ground Engineering group with RPS requires growth to support our business needs, and we need a Principal grade geotechnical engineer who is ambitious to develop their career further. You will work on some exciting new projects across the UK, with colleagues from a range of backgrounds and experience providing support and guidance to help you and others achieve your maximum potential. Our ECGE team specialises in providing a wide range of clients with ground engineering consultancy support throughout the development lifecycle.
Your Impact
Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world.
What You Will Be Doing
The Principal Geotechnical Engineer level role will provide the support to junior colleagues, as well as reporting to more senior staff and having a focus on project management and delivery of their own projects. You will be engaged in a mix of projects ranging from due diligence to supporting planning applications and delivery of design works leading to and supporting construction.
* Geotechnical data assessment, analysis, geotechnical design, risk assessments, modelling and reporting to EC7 and CD622
* Checking the work of junior staff and input on Phase 1 geotechnical and geoenvironmental desk studies, Phase 2 Ground investigation procurement, supervision, field logging and sampling, monitoring, factual and interpretative reporting
* Undertaking geotechnical design calculations in relations to the preliminary design of foundations, slopes, retaining walls and earthworks etc.
* Undertake Coal Mining Risk Assessments including development of investigatory works and development of remediation or mitigation strategies
* Supervising and monitoring of earthworks or geotechnical related projects for infrastructure and land development projects.
* Plan and manage own project work to ensure client requirements and deadlines are met and are undertaken in accordance with the QA system.
* Respond to and deal with technical queries on projects as required and in a professional and timely manner.
* Take accountability for own and others contribution and delivery on projects and to act as a Project manager responsible for all programme and financial aspects of the project.
* Help grow our business by strengthening relationships with existing clients and supporting expansion into new markets.
* Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Who We Are Looking For
With considerable experience within this sector in the UK, you’ll already be broadly familiar with what we’re looking for:
* We require a geotechnical engineering professional with recognisable experience in the UK.
* To support our colleagues and clients you will also be required to have working experience and understanding of EC7 geotechnical design including earthworks, foundations, settlement, and slope stability analysis.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
* Good understanding of UK geology and geotechnical/soil mechanics principles
* Practical experience of site investigation and laboratory techniques.
* Ability to work remotely.
* Proactive and methodical approach to problem solving as an individual and as part of a team with a desire to find a solution
* Experience of geotechnical design of foundations, slope stability, and earthworks.
* Experience of site investigation techniques and soil and rock logging, factual and interpretive reporting
* Computer literacy in MS Office suite, use of Holebase /Open Ground, and other design software and AutoCAD proficiency.
* Enthusiastic team player willing to undertake site as well as office-based work
* Keen to learn and expand their experience
* Good communication (written and verbal) skills
* Starts to build strong working relationships with team, colleagues, clients and external bodies
* Willingness to learn and develop their understanding of both financial and project management techniques relevant to their role and career development
* Commitment to build knowledge of their chosen technical discipline including the current methods, legislation, techniques and guidance which directs the services we provide
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
* A positive approach to their own professional development
Qualifications
* Ideally relevant Master’s degree or a Batchelors Degree as a minimum in chosen professional area in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology,, Geology, Civil Engineering with modules in Soil Mechanics or Geology and Maths modules.
* Ideally Chartered membership of the relevant professional body in the chosen professional area.
What is in it for you?
We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.
We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.
Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone.
Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.
We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world.
RPS is an equal opportunities employer.
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