Principal/Associate Director Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Flexible
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
The Vacancy
Binnies' geotechnical team continues to grow due to ongoing successes in tendering. As we enter the next water regulatory period (AMP8), we will provide geotechnical input for most UK water companies, focusing on storm spill reduction and supporting the development of new reservoirs to safeguard future drinking water supplies.
We also support frameworks with the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and the Canals and River Trust.
This growth allows us to offer more advanced geotechnical services and undertake complex designs, including temporary works. This presents exciting opportunities for staff to learn new skills and be involved in expanding our services. Many schemes are design and build, enabling us to see our designs come to life and be constructed.
As a principal engineer/Associate Director, you will mentor junior staff, lead work packages, and review their work.
About the Role:
* Review junior staff work
* Design diverse geotechnical engineering solutions
* Provide technical oversight on projects
* Lead geotechnical work packages and teams
* Manage and lead parts of the geotechnical team
* Conduct site visits
You should possess and demonstrate the following qualifications, skills, and knowledge:
* Masters degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)
* Chartered status (ideally with ICE or IoM)
* Full UK driving license for site visits
You should also demonstrate:
* Ability to work remotely
* Experience at a senior level
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders
* Proactive, methodical problem-solving skills
* Success in designing, planning, and organizing tasks
* A passion for engineering
We foster an empowering, inclusive culture prioritizing wellbeing and work-life balance, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We support diversity and inclusion, helping our employees grow and develop.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advance from great to exceptional with Binnies.
About Us
We develop innovative solutions for infrastructure and environmental challenges, backed by a culture of over 100 years of excellence. Our approach focuses on delivering sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon water solutions, flood alleviation, and environmental services, aiming to improve quality of life for communities now and in the future.
Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services provider since 1989. RSK emphasizes a people-first culture, innovation, diversity, and ongoing growth, offering fulfilling careers and opportunities for development.
We are committed to an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, believing it makes us stronger and more innovative.
If you are passionate about making a difference, join us in building a sustainable future. Do you have what it takes?
Environment
We create sustainable infrastructure across the asset lifecycle, integrating digital innovation and collaborative approaches to deliver value and inclusive wealth for our stakeholders.
Water
We engage across all aspects of the water industry, helping clients manage water and wastewater efficiently, harness energy, and enhance sustainability through digital transformation and data analytics.
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