Principal Engineering Geologist - Multi-Billion Dollar Company

We're in search of a dynamic Principal Engineering Geologist to join our clients esteemed global consultancy. Operating predominantly in the north and north west regions, this role offers the flexibility of being based at either of their northern offices. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to become part of the northern team, comprising 30 talented professionals and contribute to their nationwide team of 90 in the geo-environmental sector.

The team is renowned for delivering first-class services to a diverse range of private and public sector clients. Working on challenging projects and sites, often collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, you'll be at the forefront of innovative solutions. Your primary responsibilities will include project management and engineering geology services, with a focus on development sites for esteemed clients like Homes England and the MOD for example. Additionally, you'll provide invaluable geotechnical mentoring to colleagues involved in interpretation and assessments.

We're seeking an individual with:

• Profound experience and expertise in current geotechnical ground investigation practices and governing standards/guidance.
• Technical site supervision experience in ground investigations.
• Ideally, some familiarity with contaminated land assessment.
• Self-driven with a passion for achieving Chartership, if not already attained. They offer an approved mentor scheme aligned with the Geological Society of London to support your journey to becoming a Chartered Geologist.

Responsibilities include:

• Project and financial management.
• Undertaking/reviewing desk-based assessments and ground constraints assessments.
• Designing ground investigations.
• Providing technical oversight of ground investigations, including site visits.
• Scheduling laboratory testing (geotechnical and contamination, if experienced in the latter).
• Conducting geotechnical interpretation of ground investigations, including deriving geotechnical material parameters.
• Performing geotechnical option assessments, slope stability assessments, and settlement assessments.
• Completing fee quotations and tenders.
• Line management and mentoring, support, and training of junior team members.
• Offering geotechnical support across the northern geo-environment teams.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• A degree or master's degree in geology, engineering geology, or geotechnical engineering.
• Substantial experience in geotechnical assessment from desk-based review stage through interpretation, including slope stability assessment, foundation recommendations, and settlement assessment.
• Experience in supervising ground investigations.
• Ideally, experience in contaminated land assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with full IT literacy.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental management as applied to ground investigation.
• A team player with exceptional social, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Benefits

• An excellent remuneration package, including a car allowance, contributory pension, life insurance, and health cover.
• Flexible hybrid working options.
• Additional perks such as childcare, extra holiday, and travel insurance.
• Tailored professional training and development opportunities, with full support to achieve your career goals.
• Fully paid professional membership subscription.

To apply for this role, please hit the APPLY button below. If you are looking for something else, please contact us as we work across the Geosciences and Geotechnical industry UK wide covering: Geo-Environmental Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Geo-Environmental Consultant, Remediation Engineer, Hydrogeologist, Contaminated Land Consultant and much more

For a confident chat please contact Jared Syed

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