Overview
With an industry leading and award‑winning engineering team of chartered engineers, geologists, geotechnical specialists and environmental scientists, we support projects from feasibility, through planning and on to successful completion. Our Civil Engineering Team has a broad and diverse range of geotechnical, geo‑environmental and geological projects across all of SLR’s key sectors. We are looking for a civil engineer with experience in geotechnical design and supervision of geotechnical investigations to assist us on projects such as electrical transmission routes, energy infrastructure projects and a broader range of civil engineering developments. The position forms part of the continued expansion of the Leeds and northern engineering and environmental team due to a strong pipeline of exciting projects and comes with the opportunity for career progression.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the civil engineering team on geotechnical design and investigations.
* Conduct site visits and act as a site engineer on either short or long‑duration projects with potential working away from home.
* Provide geotechnical input such as specifying in‑situ testing and sampling in accordance with UK specifications and current technical standards.
* Liaise with clients, engineers, contractors and sub‑contractors throughout the site work phase.
* Assist in the preparation of contract documentation and administration of contracts, including financial control.
* Geotechnical assessment and interpretation.
Requirements
* BEng in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or similar; MSc advantageous.
* Soil/Rock logging to BS5930.
* A civil engineer with geotechnical design and site supervision experience.
* Knowledge of relevant UK contaminated land and relevant planning legislation and guidance.
* Experience of designing, supervising and managing geotechnical site investigations.
* Experience of land contamination assessment – soil, water, ground gas and DQRA.
* Experience in contributing to engineering remedial options appraisals, remedial designs, remedial specifications and validation reports.
* Experience of preparing fee proposals for geotechnical and geo‑environmental projects.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Chartered or working towards chartership through a professional institution.
* Full driving licence.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people, regardless of their background, can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under‑represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. If you require any special adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
About SLR
SLR are global leaders in sustainability solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4,000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package – company pension, excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews, offering outstanding opportunities for progression. We also offer 25 days annual leave, additional flexible bank holidays, flexible, agile and hybrid working, and family‑friendly policies to balance professional and home life.
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