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Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Great opportunity for progression at this well-established, leading Medium-sized Ground Investigation Company. The role is based in Cambridge.
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Overview
Over many decades, our client has earned a reputation as one of the leading engineering firms in the UK. Delivering expert ground investigation services, from major capital city projects to work on a single residence, they take pride in providing an extensive service, on time and within budget.
They are now seeking a Senior Engineer for their growing geotechnical team based in Cambridge, to work on a range of site investigation projects in the region and beyond. The role will involve a mixture of site and office-based work, focused around geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations. The department is led by a principal, with senior engineers responsible for supervising a small team of engineers.
Their talented staff at the core of their ability to successfully meeting client’s needs. Offering technical and management training, they encourage taking on responsibilities early on in your career, with many opportunities for progression and promotion.
Role
Deliver geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigations, including specifying, quoting, managing, and interpreting ground investigation.
Provide routine geotechnical assessments such as foundation recommendations, ground improvement advice, earthworks methodologies, slope stability assessments, and settlement modelling.
Contribute to the production of high‑quality technical reports within an established and growing geotechnical engineering team.
Collaborate with colleagues, supervising and supporting junior engineers and graduates.
Requirements
Degree in a relevant subject (master’s degree typically expected)
Chartered geologist status or actively working towards chartership.
Min 5 years relevant industry background
Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and demonstrable track record in geotechnical site investigation and assessment.
Excellent communication skills
Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
Background mentoring junior staff
Full UK driving licence.
On offer
Competitive Salary and benefits
Varied and challenging projects
Supportive and inspiring work environment
Technical and management training
Opportunities for progression and promotion
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To apply for the position of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).
Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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