Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Stantec, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

We're expanding our Geo Division in Birmingham and are seeking a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Consultant to join us. Geo is a core discipline within Stantec, with support from executive leaders who have risen through our ranks. If you're looking for career progression and the opportunity to work on diverse projects in sectors such as renewables, commercial, and aviation, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Advise on scoping site investigations, interpretation of field data, production of geotechnical design reports (GDRs) and Earthworks Specifications (EWS) to CD622 and EC7 standards.
• Design and supervise earthworks including large-scale earthworks, surcharging, ground improvements, and interactions with remediation teams.
• Develop pioneering systems and viable alternatives to standard approaches, including work on challenging brownfield sites.
• Collaborate with the geotechnical design team and support to deliver projects across renewables, commercial and aviation sectors.
• Write clear and comprehensive interpretive geotechnical reports.
• Specify geotechnical testing (in situ and laboratory) and interpret results.
• Prepare proposals and contribute to business development as appropriate.

About You / Qualifications

• BEng/BSc or higher in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering; Chartered Membership or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering with relevant qualifications; alternative Geology degree with MSc Geotechnical.
• Strong background in UK-based design practices, soil mechanics and soil/structure interaction.
• Experience with ground investigation techniques and geotechnical testing specification.
• Experience designing, supervising and verifying earthworks, foundations, ground improvement, slopes, embankments, nails, anchors, embedded walls; experience with earthworks projects is desirable.
• Proficiency in software: Oasys Pile, Alp, PDisp, Adsec, ADC, Rocscience Slide, WALLAP, AutoCAD, Excel; Plaxis 3D a plus.
• Proven ability to write interpretive geotechnical reports.

About Stantec / Hydrock relationship

The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies. In the UK and Ireland, Stantec is a global design leader with 31,000+ professionals.

What We Offer

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Opportunities for career progression
• Development of technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

Equality and Inclusion

Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a supportive environment. We consider all applications regardless of protected characteristics and will provide reasonable adjustments on request.

How to Apply

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