Geotechnical Site Engineer

Job summary

Deliver geotechnical engineering support across project design and construction, including feasibility studies, ground model development, site investigations, foundation design support, and technical reporting. Plan and manage project activities, budgets, schedules, clients, and subcontractors while ensuring work meets quality, safety, and applicable standards.

Job details

You will be part of a project team responsible for delivering projects within budget, to exacting standards and to project timescales during the conceptual, detailed design and construction phases. The role will require a good understanding of engineering principles and practical application of British Standard and Eurocode Design. The role will principally require supervision and management of subcontractors; and logging and sampling of geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigations across the UK. You will also see projects through ground model development at desk study stage, site investigation, ground model refinement and geotechnical reporting. Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities Analyse client’s briefs and agree deliverable requirements. Liaise where necessary with clients to ensure satisfactory progress and quality. Providing geotechnical engineering support for the delivery of a portfolio of projects, ensuring adherence to quality, time and budget, as well as relevant standards and client specifications. Preparation of schedule of activities, specifications, scheme budgets, scheme fees, target costs, and project programmes. Consult with relevant manager for payment applications to be submitted to clients. Undertake feasibility, desk study and site reconnaissance. Arrange and supervise sub-contractors and ensure their work is completed in a safe manner, to time and budget. Supervising site works across the U.K. including out of hours and weekend working, as necessary. Logging and sampling of soils to British standards. Preparation and review of factual and interpretive ground investigation reports. Support delivery of foundation designs to relevant U.K. and client standards Accept ownership of work to be done (i.e. being required to undertake specific actions within an agreed job boundary, the execution of a delegated task, activity or process). Keeping all records and supporting documentation necessary to substantiate personal performance. Submit monthly progress reports to your manager. Keep abreast of all legislation, particularly health and safety and CDM. Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects. You may also have to review method statements and risk assessments, liaise with construction and site management and mentor less experienced engineers. Qualifications Qualifications and experience: Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in civil engineering, geology, geotechnical engineering or similar. Minimum 2 years’ experience of ground investigation. Ideally Member of Professional Institution. Hold a valid UK Driving Licence (or licence acceptable to our insurers). Experience Good knowledge of relevant industry specific legislation. Ability to understand and plan for conflicting requirements and meet challenging deadlines. Ability to interrelate own discipline areas with outputs from other engineering and non-engineering disciplines to present overall suitable solutions mitigating risk in proposed solutions. Able to produce reports and design deliverables that are compliant with standards, specifications and accurately considering all available relevant information and knowledge. Key Attributes Enthusiastic and flexible approach to work. Self-motivated and results oriented. Ability to think spatially, across disciplines and work at conceptual and detailed levels. Ability to set a positive example to others in terms of: attitude and approach to work, good attendance/time keeping; flexibility and ensuring timesheets are completed accurately in a timely manner; and all with an understanding of the broader business picture for doing so. Be a good team member demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the Company and team members. Strong IT skills, particularly a proficient user of Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems specifically ArcGIS and/or QGIS. Working knowledge of CAD helpful but not essential. Some experience of Geotechnical and Structural software packages would be advantageous but not essential. Strong effective communication both verbal and written. Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication and influencing skills. Excellent Report writing skills. Good Literacy skills. Highly Numerate. Accurate in all written and numeracy skills. Attention to detail.

What you’ll do

Deliver geotechnical engineering support across project design and construction, including feasibility studies, ground model development, site investigations, foundation design support, and technical reporting. Plan and manage project activities, budgets, schedules, clients, and subcontractors while ensuring work meets quality, safety, and applicable standards.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, geology, geotechnical engineering, or a similar field is required, along with at least two years of ground investigation experience and a valid UK driving licence. Candidates should have knowledge of relevant legislation and engineering standards, strong reporting and communication skills, and familiarity with GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Geotechnical Engineering
• Ground Investigation
• Subcontractor Supervision
• Soil Logging And Sampling
• Ground Model Development
• Geotechnical Reporting
• Foundation Design
• Project Planning And Budgeting
• Health And Safety
• British Standards And Eurocodes
• Client Liaison
• Risk Assessment
• ArcGIS And QGIS
• Microsoft Office
• Technical Report Writing
• Communication

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership