Senior Geotechnical Engineer - GHD Location: London About Us: Join GHD, a global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services, with a commitment to innovation and excellence. We're looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic team and take your geotechnical career to new heights. Role Overview: Are you a seasoned Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a passion for challenging projects and geotechnical excellence? Elevate your career as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at GHD, contributing your expertise to transformative projects and expanding our capabilities in the field of geotechnical engineering. Core Responsibilities: Providing geotechnical support to the wider GHD business, including: Geotechnical design, preparation of supporting calculations, reports, and specifications related to foundation design, earthworks, slope engineering, retaining wall design, underground excavations, ground treatment, and ground investigation. Responsibility for small projects and reviewing the work of externally procured consultants working on larger, more complex projects. Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a project team, including allocating and checking work and providing feedback on performance. Coordinates activities with colleagues and team members to meet deadlines and achieve set targets in the most effective and efficient way. Ensures junior team members are adhering to delivery standards and ensures essential procedures are followed based on knowledge of the industry. Provides recommendations on resourcing (people) requirements for specific projects to more senior team members. Leads the development and submission of proposals for routine, low-risk projects and contributes to the development of proposals for moderately complex projects. Develops business by maintaining client relationships and ensuring client loyalty and repeat work through excellent customer service and delivery. Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: First degree in a relevant engineering/geological field, together with a recognized postgraduate geotechnical qualification. At or working towards Chartered status with the ICE, IMMM, or the Geological Society. Actively working towards or already at 'ROGEP' accreditation. Take responsibility for personal development and support the learning of others. Experience in geotechnical design of earthworks, slopes, retaining walls, underground structures, building structures, ideally in a variety of sectors. Experience in the rail sector would be a particular advantage. Experience in preparation and checking of well-presented design calculations, notes, reports, and general correspondence. You will be conversant with Eurocodes and leading industry analysis and software for the design of slopes and retaining walls. Experience in preparing, running, and interpreting finite element packages such as 'RS2' and/or 'PLAXIS' would be a distinct advantage. Experience and understanding of the multi-disciplinary design process. Knowledge of practices and procedures used within the water, transportation, and/or energy sectors would be an advantage. Experience of managing small projects beneficial. Supervising, mentoring, or developing less experienced engineers. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Commercial awareness in dealings with clients, proposals, and projects. Learning agility, actively learning through experimentation and experience and seeking ways to grow and to be challenged. GHD Competencies: Commercially Aware: Understands and responds to external forces influencing GHD commercially. Agile Learner: Embraces new challenges, learns from experience, and seeks growth. Client Centric: Prioritizes and anticipates client needs for exceptional experiences. Enabler of Self and Others: Builds trust, values contributions, and inspires confidence. GHD Values: Safety: Prioritizes safety for all. Teamwork: Collaborates globally for shared success. Respect: Values relationships through understanding. Integrity: Upholds ethical behavior and professionalism. What We Offer: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Enhanced parental leave and wellbeing resources. Flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for skill growth and career advancement. Lead the way in geotechnical engineering excellence. Apply now to make a meaningful impact and contribute to innovative geotechnical solutions at GHD.