Geotechnical Engineer

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We are looking for an Engineering Geologist/ Geotechnical Engineer to join our existing team in Hertford or London. This role is available on either a full-time or a part-time basis.

• The production of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients,
• Preparing ground models and design parameters
• Analysis of slopes, walls, foundations and other geotechnical structures or assessment / inspection of geotechnical assets or geological features.
• Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison and co-ordinating with colleagues from other disciplines..
• Contributing to the implementation of higher sustainability and better use of 3D data in our project delivery.
• Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction.
• Using our newly developed geotechnical / engineering geology training framework in the development of both yourself and your colleagues at all grades. We promote a culture of learning from each other through our collective experience.

• A fundamental appreciation of ground risk and site investigation.
• A good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering / geological principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high quality reports and design deliverables.
• Ambition to progress towards chartered status.
• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications.
• Familiarity with geotechnical modelling and/or design software