Title - Geotechnical Design Engineer Location - North Yorkshire Key duties will include: - A good understanding of geological principles as they relate to engineering practice, including knowledge of standard engineering geological logging and mapping procedures - Ability to analyse site investigation data to produce valid interpretative models for use in engineering design - Ability to design and schedule site investigations appropriate to development or design requirements - A good understanding of geomechanical principles and their application, including some or all of: Soil mechanics and foundation design Rock mechanics and rock mass behaviour Slope stability and slope remediation Groundwater behaviour - Project management Knowledge, skills and experience required: - Must have experience working in a design environment. - Experience both on site and in the design office is preferred.Experience in the rail and/or tunnelling sectors would be advantageous. - Must have a degree in civil engineering - Preferably an MSc in either Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering - CGeol or CEng would be desirable but not essential - Good reporting and communication skills in both personal and written form - Ability to manage own time; other engineers and technicians; SI subcontractors - Be familiar with either UK standards or equivalent Eurocodes - Sound understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically the designer’s requirements - Sound understanding of requirements regarding the design risk assessment process - Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team