At BakerHicks, our dedicated geotechnical experts are highly experienced in project delivery from early planning studies through to the construction phase. Working closely with structural and civil engineering disciplines, the team has a proven track record of delivering projects across the sectors.
Projects are varied and typically involve regulated and complex environments. We’ve delivered a range of building and infrastructure redevelopments, identifying and managing risks and designing tailored, sustainable geotechnical solutions for our clients.
As a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist, you will be required to produce comprehensive geotechnical design and specification packages for all aspects of civil and structural engineering projects.
You will carry out any or all stages of design from concept to completion across sectors including rail, science and technology, waste to energy, aviation and healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Perform all technical and departmental duties as listed above.
- Keep up to date with ground engineering design trends/customer awareness/design techniques.
- Review specialist subcontractor’s reports for technical compliance with design intent.
- Undertake all aspects of geotechnical design work on various project sizes across the following sectors: Rail, Power, Highways, Defence, Aviation, Public Sector and Life Sciences.
- Be conversant with current technical codes, standards and responsibilities under CDM and health and safety regulations.
- Ability to work within a fully integrated, multi-discipline design team.
- Offer support and guidance to junior team members.
- Represent the company at client meetings.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or Equivalent)
- Working toward chartered status through an appropriate body (ICE, GeolSoc, IMMM)
- Experience in a consultancy, within ground engineering
- Experience in the delivery of studies, specifications, interpretive reporting, and aspects of geotechnical design
Why join this team?
- This is an Award-winning team, they work across all sectors, with key clients
- This is a growing function within BakerHicks - joining this team means you will have growth opportunity and the potential to lead on projects
- You will have exposure to a full range of ground conditions – not siloed into a certain area
- This is a young team of dynamic individuals who value fresh ideas
- Potential to travel across the UK to be part of the various projects this team support
About BakerHicks
We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.
BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
Benefits
Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
- Company car or cash allowance
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- Life assurance scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Employee assistance
- Professional development
BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.
BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.
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