Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: East Grinstead West Sussex
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Our client, a well-established and highly respected ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy, is looking to appoint a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their team based in West Sussex.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist looking to take on a senior technical and supervisory role within a growing consultancy delivering projects across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in a wide range of projects from small-scale developments through to major multi-million-pound schemes. The role will combine technical delivery, project management and mentoring responsibilities, providing support and guidance to junior staff whilst overseeing your own portfolio of work.
Key Responsibilities
* Designing, managing and delivering ground investigation projects.
* Assessing project feasibility and preparing cost estimates.
* Managing project budgets and maintaining client relationships.
* Undertaking Phase I Desk Studies and site walkovers.
* Managing and interpreting Phase II intrusive site investigations.
* Producing and reviewing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
* Providing technical advice on geotechnical engineering matters.
* Reviewing and approving technical reports prepared by junior engineers and geologists.
* Supporting the development and mentoring of less experienced team members.
Requirements
* Degree and ideally Master’s qualification in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Significant experience within a geotechnical consultancy or site investigation environment.
* Strong technical knowledge of soil mechanics, geohazards, slope stability, earthworks and retaining structures.
* Proven experience managing geotechnical investigations and report production.
* Comfortable supervising projects and providing technical guidance to junior staff.
* Strong communication and client-facing skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Package
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Profit-related bonus scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Company vehicle following qualifying period.
* Up to 28 days annual leave.
* Company pension contribution.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Professional membership fees paid.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and technically focused consultancy that invests heavily in employee development and offers long-term career progression.
To apply or discuss the opportunity in confidence, please submit your CV today