Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team.

In this role, you will be an active member of the Ground Engineering team, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK in sectors such as highways, water, energy, and development. You will provide a wide range of geotechnical design services across all project stages – from feasibility studies and ground investigations to design and construction supervision.

• 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.

• Manage relationships with individual client contacts to maximise opportunities across the business while providing a high service level on the individual project.
• Build market base in the field of Geotechnical opportunities.

• Provide high quality technical delivery and technical governance on geotechnical projects to ensure a “technically excellent” delivery in accordance with the client’s brief.
• Adopt the role of geotechnical discipline lead for multi-disciplinary projects, directing geotechnical teams and liaising with the project team and client as necessary.
• Support the team manager with the management of workload and resourcing of the ground engineering team.

• Preparation and tracking of project budgets and financial management of projects.
• Project management adhering to the Sweco Project Management Framework.
• Administering contract functions including management of change and risk.

• Support the Team Manager in leading a team with the required skills and knowledge to undertake all aspects of geotechnical engineering.
• Mentor the individuals within the team to achieve the required blend of skills and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Input as required into the preparation of PQQs and Tenders.
• Recognise opportunities for cross‑selling within current clients and manage commissions to realise these opportunities in consultation with others as appropriate.

• Successful record of project delivery in the area of major infrastructure geotechnical design.
• Significant demonstrable technical experience in geotechnical engineering applied to transportation, water, energy and development projects.
• Proven experience in the management of projects including programming, resourcing and monitoring.
• Proven ability in the leadership and motivation of individuals and teams.

• A BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
• A MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) / Geologist (CGeol) status.

You’ll experience a diverse, inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive  strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are proud to be a Disability Confident committed employer.

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We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.