Senior Geotech Engineer

RGB Ltd

Job Description

My client is a global group of consulting companies specialising in ground engineering and environmental services. Operating as a 100% employee-owned group, this company has a unique culture with pride in ownership and a commitment to providing technically sound and cost-effective consulting and contracting services to our clients. They employs200 people in the UK; with a total of 700 staff across Europe and 5,000 staff worldwide and was ranked 38th in ’The Sunday Times Best 100 Small Companies to Work For 2006’.

An experienced and adaptable project manager, the candidate will be able to work independently, leading or contributing to the delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering projects both in the UK and overseas. Short to medium term tours overseas will be expected as part of this role. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of soil and rock engineering demonstrated through both office based and site based experience. He/she should also be proficient in the management and supervision of ICE based contracts, preparation of tender documents, Bills of Quantities and the preparation of interpretative geotechnical reports. The ideal candidate will also be required to liase with clients and, therefore, good communications skills are required.


Requirements: Degree level in a geotechnical or civil engineering discipline with a minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience in the field of geotechnics. Experience in rock engineering would also be a distinct advantage.

Additional Information: This company offers a flexible benefits package including contributory pension, private medical insurance, flexible holidays, competitive salary, profit related pay, and a Company share ownership scheme. We encourage team work in a supportive environment and provide opportunities for personal development through training and job related experience in a global context.