This role based in Harrogate is for Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company. Coffey Geotechnics is a specialist consultancy providing geotechnical and engineering geological design services from offices in Harrogate, Manchester and Reading (UK).
About the role:
A P4 Senior Geotechnical Engineering Consultant plans and conducts professional work without detailed supervision, but with guidance on unusual features. Responsible for the management and results of projects. The rolerepresents the company with clients, consultants and contractors developing relationships and exploring opportunities of increasing workload and revenue. The role also establishes professional standards and procedures and shares knowledge with others, acting as a mentor and assisting in the development of more junior members of staff
Role Responsibilities:
Be an ambassador for Coffey in the ground engineering field; promote our interests and reputation
Protect our confidential information and intellectual property
Follow our policies, procedures and code of conduct
Play an active role in your safety and the safety of others around you
Be prepared to manage projects with a degree of technical complexity
Be prepared to travel on occasion for project related work when required. This could be working from other Coffey offices within the UK or abroad for defined periods of time; or on client sites within the UK or abroad
Essential Skills:
Enthusiasm and a keen interest in continually developing your geotechnical consultancy skills.
Apply detailed theoretical knowledge of geotechnical engineering and project management principles
Proficient in the use of spreadsheets and FREW, SLIDE, Settle 3D, Plaxis or similar industry standard software.
Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications
An understanding of the operating model of a specialist consulting business
An understanding of how innovative and practical solutions create client value can contribute to new or original techniques in the design
An ability in a client facing role promoting technical capabilities and service offerings to clients
An ability to identify and convert new business opportunities with existing and new clients
Presents appropriate information in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing
Good interpersonal skills and a strong team focus
Desirable Skills:
An understanding of the operating model of a specialist consulting business
An understanding of how innovative and practical solutions create client value can contribute to new or original techniques in the design
An ability in a client facing role promoting technical capabilities and service offerings to clients
An ability to identify and convert new business opportunities with existing and new clients
Relevant Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Geology or Civil Engineering or similar
Postgraduate qualification (MSc, MEng or PhD) in a related field (e.g. hydrogeology/engineering geology/geotechnical engineering) is an advantage
Chartered or working towards Chartered status through an appropriate professional body
Other:
Potential for project-dependent security clearance to be requested.
A current UK Driving Licence is preferred.
About us:
Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company, is a specialist consultancy providing geotechnical and engineering geological design services from offices in Harrogate, Manchester and Reading (UK). We combine specialist expertise with the resources of 27,000 Tetra Tech associates working across the full project life cycle worldwide. Tetra Tech operations in the UK and Europe include more than 5,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients most complex problems.
The core of our business is ground interpretation, geotechnical assessment and design for infrastructure projects (road, rail and energy), buildings and land developments. Our ground engineers design foundations, soil and rock slopes, retaining structures, ground improvement, marine and near-shore structures, deep basements and temporary works. We are at the forefront of delivering design and feasibility solutions for geotechnical, engineering geology, hydrogeology, mining and geo-environmental projects.
We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at https://coffeygeotechnics.co.uk
Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company, is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity / shared parental leave.
We are very happy to discuss flexible working, and we can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.
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