As Geotechnical Senior Design Engineer you will be responsible for all activities associated with the production of Geotechnical Design in compliance with the Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations, as part of a team providing design and design checking services for a full range of Permanent and Temporary works from excavations to working platforms and foundations. The services also include support to the Environment Engineering Design team and provision of alternative solutions, value engineering, buildability and problem/defect resolution including specification compliance issues. You will also provide technical support and mentoring duties to other members of the team.
Responsibilities
* Design Production: the production of Geotechnical engineering design deliverables such as design calculations, specifications, GI specification, supervision and reporting and design reporting (GDRs / Design Notes) for excavation support, slope stability, working platforms, shallow and deep foundations feeding into General Arrangement and detailed drawings as required.
* Tender Input and Sub-contractor Appointment: the preparation of preliminary geotechnical schemes or value engineering solutions; undertaking technical assessment of supplier tender submissions, assisting with the selection of Consultants and Sub-contractors.
* Sub-contractor Design and Coordination: Undertake the review, checking and integration of supply chain designs – including calculations, drawings, technical datasheets, etc – and in doing so, ensure supply chain design compliance with Design briefs.
* Construction, Design and Management (CDM): Achieving the highest H&S standards in design. Lead by example and develop a positive H&S culture. Ensure compliance with the safety and quality plan. Produce design risk assessments for all GT designs. Identify all hazards and reduce risks, considering underground services, overhead services, earthworks, confined space working and the requirement for permit control.
About the role context
Following various acquisitions, we are now the largest Tier 1 Contractor operating in the UK Water / Environment sector with a long-term portfolio trading £400 million a year. As part of our Source to Sea Strategy we have brought together all aspects of Engineering Design under one Business Unit which is expanding to provide in-house design support to our various Regional Business Units across the UK. The Temporary Works and Geotechnical team provides a vital role in supporting the Highways and Building Business Units in addition to the Environment Business Unit. The key focus of the team is the provision of a high quality service leading to strong relationships with all parts of the business and generating repeat work.
What We Can Offer in Return
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we\'re poised for further growth and success, so if you\'re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
* A wide range of corporate discounts
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Comprehensive pension plan
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
* Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
* Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
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