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We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Geotechnical Engineerto join our Ground Engineering team. This role will be based at our Manchester office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office/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 Ground Engineering 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 for engineers, spanning various industry sectors and a range of geotechnical activities including ground investigation, earthworks and structures design, and construction stage support. We provide a balance of office and site-based opportunities and support engineers in achieving their career and chartership goals.
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 that timescales are met.
* Good problem‑solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical engineering solutions.
* Responsibility for your own personal development and 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 which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.
Here at Sweco 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 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.
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