Geotechnical Engineer

Macdonald & Company

Job Description

Job Title:
Geotechnical / Foundation Engineer

Level:
Senior Engineer

Location:
East Grinstead

Salary Range:
£35k - £45k, dependant on experience and qualifications

Benefits:
(Subject to Level): Company Pension, Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, Capita Share Options and Sharesave Scheme, Corporate Discounts.

Summary
The vacancy is for a member of our geotechnical team based within the Civil Engineering department in our East Grinstead office. With at least 5 years post graduate experience the candidate will be chartered or near chartered and have a detailed knowledge of the design of major civil engineering structures and foundations including cut & cover tunnels and deep basement construction.

Responsibilities
The Candidate will be expected to lead and develop teams of Engineers, Graduates and Technicians in preparing geotechnical design solutions for major civil engineering structures for highway and railway schemes at preliminary, tender, and detailed design stages of the project.

Experience
Essential

At least 5 years relevant post graduate experience with either a contractor or consultant .
Thorough understanding of geotechnical l design principles
Sound capability in all major geotechnical analysis packages

Working with contractors on major Design and Build projects
Use of Eurocodes and other international design standards


Qualifications
Essential
Civil Engineering related Degree, BEng level minimum,.
Chartered, or currently pursuing chartership


Desirable

MEng level degree
Clean UK driving licence


Interpersonal Skills
Essential

Good team player within a multi-disciplinary environment, but able to work on own initiative and under pressure when necessary.
Good communicator at all levels, both verbally and in writing
Accuracy and attention to detail
Willing to learn and develop


Desirable

Proficient in discussing technical issues in non-technical language.
Dealing with Clients.
Financially aware.