Are you an experienced Geotechnical Engineer, looking for an opportunity with a contemporary business in South Devon?
RGB Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with an established local practice which has a full and healthy order book, providing excellent job security. This business offers design consultancy services across several disciplines and is looking to strengthen their Geotechnical team with an engineer at a senior level.
Responsibilities include:
* Designing and detailing of works including:
* Soil nails
* Rock anchors
* Sheet piles
* Secant piles
* Foundations
* Temporary works
* Earth retention
* Excavation support
* Ground improvement schemes
Interpreting ground investigations, identifying ground risk and providing technical solutions to mitigate identified risks.
Preparing and checking a wide range of technical reports.
Ensuring projects are designed to comply with current design codes and regulations including Eurocodes and British Standards.
Ensuring projects and site works comply with current H&S requirements and industry standards whilst promoting a culture of awareness.
Producing and assisting with the compilation of fee estimates / tender documents for the procurement of new work.
Working closely with civil and structural departments to help deliver cross-departmental projects.
Attending sites including commercial and domestic properties for the purposes of survey works, inspections, monitoring works, meetings, etc.
Working with industry partners/teams including Architects, Contractors, Local Authorities and Engineers to deliver projects to suit client requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Educated to degree level (MEng / BEng / BSc) in a Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering degree subject with geotechnical modules.
* Preferably have chartered status with an accredited body (not essential where candidates exhibit sufficient experience).
* Have a minimum 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a geo-structural design environment. (Less experience may be considered for the right candidate).
* Significant geotechnical design experience including writing Geotechnical Design Reports and Earth Works Specifications (to CD622 and EC7).
* Proficiency in the use of design software such as AutoCad, Masterseries, SCIA Engineer, WALLAP, QGIS, Civils 3D, is essential.
* Be capable of working individually or as part of a wider team as lead engineer or assisting others.
* Be conscientious with high standards, attention to detail and good written and oral communication skills.
* Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
* Keep up with industry innovations, undertake CPD to maintain a good knowledge of current construction & engineering practice.
* Have a full driving licence.
What’s on offer?
* Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience).
* Flexible working hours for a healthy work-life balance.
* Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours/week – Monday to Friday.
* Contract: Permanent.
* Benefits: 28 days holiday + 8 days Bank Holidays.
* Company Pension.
* Private Health Care (upon completion of probation period).
* Professional subscriptions paid.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a role with a leading independent construction consultancy in the Southwest. You can expect a modern and considerate working environment with a business which has an impressively low staff turnover.
There is a wealth of support available in terms of CPD, support and mentoring will be provided in regard to achieving chartered status.
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