Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer Location: Based in our London office with hybrid working available Job Purpose / Overview The Geotechnical Engineer will be part of the Engineering and Technical function within the Civil Work Program organisation, reporting to the Geotechnical Manager, to manage the geotechnical risks, set up & endorse the geotechnical Requirements on behalf of the Client and ensure the Requirements are being abided to by the Designers and Contractors. Principal Accountabilities The Geotechnical Engineer will have involvement in geotechnical aspects across many aspects of the project, including but not limited to the below: Ground Investigation - offshore and onshore.
Site Trials. Ground stabilisation and improvement. Road and rail schemes. Ecology and ground protection for wetland (SSSI). Offshore jetty foundations. Material testing on peat and crag sand. Earthworks - excavation, transportation, storage, blending and backfill (R1++, R1). Groundwater dewatering, control, and fluvial flooding prevention. Ground structures including major anchored cut off wall, earthworks sea defence bunds, piles, ground stabilisation, tunnel launch shafts. Marine offshore tunnel intakes/outfalls. Tunnelling in sand, including grout blocks at launch shafts. Ground movements to existing nuclear assets. Development and maintenance of Digital Ground model. Instrumentation and monitoring. Dimensions The Engineering and Technical function of the Civil Work Programme Organisation covers the design and technical aspects of the whole civil work scope of the project: Advance Works, Associated Developments, Site Establishment,
Enabling works & Earthworks Nuclear Island, Conventional Island and Heat Sink Marine and tunnelling Works Ancillary works In addition to the above, to perform his/her duties and responsibilities, the Geotechnical Engineer will interact with several entities such as: Enabling works & Earthworks designer
Civil Works Delivery team Civil Works Alliance Design Authority Responsible Designer: Edvance-CNEPE-TEGG External stakeholders (Sizewell B, ONR, EA) Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Competent technical knowledge and skills in geology and geotechnics.
Established and practical skills and experience across concept design, detailed design and construction stages, in: ground engineering, including earthworks, drainage, pavements, slopes & retaining structures, foundations and construction logistics. Familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices. working within complex multi-disciplinary designs and teams, including integration, design and delivery management. Ability to communicate and engage effectively at a range of levels: Management Team, SZC stakeholders, design delivery teams, Design Authority, Regulators etc Clear understanding of design and engineering interfaces with construction teams, commissioning teams, supply chain and third parties
Qualifications & Experience Essential 10+ years' experience in Geotechnical Engineering
Experience of working on multi-discipline projects Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent
Chartered Engineer (CGeol or MICE)
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Location:
Gb
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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