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Principal Engineer (Geotechnical) 1

COWIDerby, England, United Kingdom

24 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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Do you want to be part of an International Geotechnical team ? Can you build relations with many and various stakeholders? Are you a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer? Then, join us to shape a sustainable and liveable world.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To progress our projects , we are looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join us in either London or Derby. Working on preliminary and detailed designs , you’ll lead teams while emphasising the importance of client requirements.

Your key responsibilities will be :

Preparing and checking engineering designs, technical documents, and calculations, and supervising the production of design documents for issue to the Client
Coordinating a team of engineers and technicians and developing the technical skills of less experienced engineers
Assisting junior engineers in your team with their progression to Chartered status
Organising and coordinating projects from feasibility to detailed design, including site supervision where required
Overseeing development of conceptual designs
Development of project controls and monitoring of progress against programmes
Ensuring that designs, assessments and checking of designs are in accordance with the current design Standards, Codes of Practice, and best practice
Undertaking a wide range of geotechnical design work, fully compliant with Eurocodes
Assisting in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders, including cost estimates
Coordinating the work undertaken by external sub-contractors and design checkers
Maximising business development opportunities where possible
Project administration reporting to Line Management including monitoring programme delivery, resources, and budgets
Development and technical assurance of design, including Civils' 3D models and reports

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you’ll have :

An MSc or MEng in either Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering (with significant Geotechnical ability and experience)

Chartered status, with CGeol or CEng (or equivalent)

Experience working in a design environment (some site experience as well is preferred)

Advanced numerical modelling skills using 3D Plaxis or similar

A working knowledge of a range of geotechnical software, including Geo Studio suite (Slope / W, Seep / W) or similar to Repute

Good knowledge of statutory processes and technical standards, including Eurocodes

Significant experience in the rail or tunnelling and infrastructure sectors

Sound understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically the designer's requirements

Broad capability in geotechnical design (tunnels and underground excavations, earthworks, retaining structures, foundations, soil mechanics and soil structure interaction)

Sound understanding of the requirements regarding the risk assessment process

Ability to organise your own time; other engineers and technicians; SI subcontractors

Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, Ireland, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer :

To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well.

Some of our benefits include :

28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays

Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities

Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents

Flexible and hybrid working conditions

Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions

Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange

Life assurance

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Ciaran Gilfedder at CIGI@COWI.COM .

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com , where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer .

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

CIGI

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering and Business Consulting and Services

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