Overview

Principal Engineer/ Technical Manager (Ground Engineering) – Sweco, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Principal Engineer or Technical Manager to join our Ground Engineering team. This role will be based at our Manchester office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office/on site and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

Responsibilities Include

• Health & Safety: 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.

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

• Project Delivery: Provide high quality technical delivery and technical governance on geotechnical projects to ensure a “technically excellent” delivery in accordance with the client’s brief. Act as geotechnical discipline lead for multi-disciplinary projects. Direct geotechnical teams and liaise with the project team and client as necessary. Support the team manager with workload and resourcing of the ground engineering team.

• Financial/Commercial Management: 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.

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

• Business Development: Input into 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.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Have

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

In Terms Of Qualifications, You’ll Have

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
• MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or related 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.

If you believe you have the skill set required and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.

About Us

Transforming society together, we plan and design sustainable communities and cities of the future. We solve societal challenges by bringing together experts with different perspectives to develop solutions for urbanisation, digitalisation and sustainability. Sweco offers a combination of global expertise and local presence, with flexible working options and a focus on work-life balance.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Sweco promotes equality, inclusivity and diversity. Applications are encouraged from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and support applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 who opt into the guaranteed interview scheme. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk.

Note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date. We do not accept speculative CVs. For updates and opportunities, join Sweco’s Talent Community.