Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Harrogate – Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company

This role based in Harrogate is for Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company. Coffey Geotechnics is a specialist consultancy providing geotechnical and engineering geological design services from offices in Harrogate, Manchester and Reading (UK).

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Coffey Geotechnics team in Harrogate. The role involves both office-based design and site supervision work for a wide range of size and type of geotechnical projects, working with experienced colleagues both in Harrogate and across the other Coffey Geotechnics offices.

The role would involve working on projects that require detailed design of geotechnical structures, design and specification of ground investigation and earthworks, assessment of slope stability, settlement and ground movement. Schemes include permanent and temporary works for a variety of infrastructure projects both nationally and internationally. Typical market sectors we work in include Highways, Rail, Property, Water, Defence and Energy.

Role Responsibilities:

• Undertake technical and non-technical tasks including fieldwork, collating, analysing, interpreting and presenting data; document preparation
• Undertake design of foundations, slopes, retaining walls and many other geotechnical elements, together with assessment of existing structures and design of remedial measures where appropriate
• Undertake ongoing personal and professional career development
• Work with junior team members, providing direction and technical guidance where appropriate within the overall control of senior colleagues
• Effectively manage projects, with responsibility for all aspects of delivery
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of positive relationships with clients, sub-consultants and stakeholders
• Input to, and assist senior colleagues in, the development and submission of winning proposals
• Be an ambassador for Coffey in the market; promote our interests and reputation
• Protect our confidential information and intellectual property
• Follow our policies, procedures and code of conduct
• Play an active role in your safety and the safety of others around you
• Be prepared to manage projects with a degree of technical complexity
• Be prepared to travel on occasion for project related work when required. This could be working from other Coffey offices within the UK or abroad for defined periods of time; or on client sites within the UK or abroad

Essential Skills:

• Enthusiasm and a keen interest in continually developing your geotechnical consultancy skills
• Ability to apply detailed theoretical knowledge of geotechnical engineering and project management principles
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and FREW, SLIDE, Settle 3D, Plaxis or similar industry standard software
• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications
• An understanding of the operating model of a specialist consulting business
• An understanding of how innovative and practical solutions create client value – can contribute to new or original techniques in the design
• An ability in a client facing role promoting technical capabilities and service offerings to clients
• An ability to identify and convert new business opportunities with existing and new clients
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present appropriate information in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing
• Good interpersonal skills and a strong team focus

Desirable Skills:

• Proficiency in PLAXIS or other industry standard geotechnical modelling software, or an ability to learn
• Confidence in a client facing role promoting technical capabilities and service offerings to clients
• An ability to identify and convert new business opportunities with existing and new clients

Relevant Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or similar
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc, MEng or PhD) in a related field (e.g. engineering geology/geotechnical engineering) is an advantage
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status through an appropriate professional body
• Current Driving Licence
• CSCS

Other:

• Potential for project-dependent security clearance to be requested.

Training or courses we will provide / encourage:

• Support to chartership with ICE or GSL appropriate to experience
• Regular CPD and mentoring workshops
• In-house project management and commercial training

About us:

Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company, is a specialist consultancy providing geotechnical and engineering geological design services from offices in Harrogate, Manchester and Reading (UK). We combine specialist expertise with the resources of 27,000 Tetra Tech associates working across the full project life cycle worldwide. Tetra Tech operations in the UK and Europe include more than 5,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

The core of our business is ground interpretation, geotechnical assessment and design for infrastructure projects (road, rail and energy), buildings and land developments. Our ground engineers design foundations, soil and rock slopes, retaining structures, ground improvement, marine and near-shore structures, deep basements and temporary works. We are at the forefront of delivering design and feasibility solutions for geotechnical, engineering geology, hydrogeology, mining and geo-environmental projects.

We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at https://coffeygeotechnics.co.uk

Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company, Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, and we can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.

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