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Principal Geotechnical Engineer: Great opportunity to progress your career and make an impact at this prestigious, Multidisciplinary Large Consultancy. This role is based in Edinburgh.
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Overview
Our client is an established and highly reputable Consultancy operating across the UK and globally. They are dedicated to sustainable, cutting-edge solutions that benefit all stakeholders, from a wide range of private and public sector projects, from transport and energy to urban regeneration sites and environmental planning. They are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to help deliver a range of projects throughout the UK, across a range market sectors.
This company takes pride in developing adaptable, skilled engineers who are actively supported to achieve their career goals. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and technical excellent delivery, the consultancy offers a dynamic environment for professionals looking to carve a impactful career – enhancing society together through significant, future-focused engineering solutions.
Responsibilities
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Ensure that Health & Safety is considered as an integral part of any design and construction solution including adherence to statutory and company procedures to identify and mitigate risk and to inform others of any residual hazards.
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Client Relationship Management
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Manage relationships with individual client contacts to maximise opportunities across the business whilst providing a high service level on the individual project.
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Build market base in the field of Geotechnical opportunities.
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Provide high quality technical delivery and technical governance on geotechnical projects to ensure a “technically excellent” delivery in accordance with the client’s brief.
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Adopting a senior role in geotechnical delivery and/or geotechnical discipline lead for multi-disciplinary projects. Directing geotechnical teams and liaising with the project team and client as necessary.
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Supporting the team manager with the management of workload and resourcing of the ground engineering team.
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Preparation and tracking of project budgets and financial management of projects.
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Project management adhering to the company’s Project Management Framework.
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Administering contract functions including management of change and risk.
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Support the Team Manager in leading a team with the required skills and knowledge to undertake all aspects of geotechnical engineering including (but not limited to) ground investigation and interpretation, infrastructure design and specification, and construction stage support.
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Mentor the individuals within the team to achieve the required blend of skills and a culture of continuous improvement.
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Input as required into the preparation of PQQs and Tenders.
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Recognise opportunities for cross-selling within current clients and manage commissions to realise these opportunities in consultation with others as appropriate.
Requirements
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BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
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MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or related field (desirable).
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Min 8 years relevant industry background
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Chartered status: CEng, IEng, or CGeol.
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Successful record of project delivery in the area of major infrastructure geotechnical design.
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Significant demonstrable technical background in geotechnical engineering applied to transportation, water, energy and development projects.
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Track record in the management of projects including programming, resourcing and monitoring.
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Ability in the leadership and motivation of individuals and teams.
On offer
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Competitive salary
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Hybrid working
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Extensive Benefits Package
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Inclusive, collaborative culture with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
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Opportunities to work on landmark UK and international projects.
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Recognition and reward for leadership and technical excellence.
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To apply for the position of Principal 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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