Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Leeds (LS1) , Leeds View map Salary: Unspecified Dependent on Experience Date posted: 26/06/2012 15:05 Job type:Permanent Company: James Gray Associates Contact: Sue Jamieson Ref: Totaljobs/SJ/PGE Job ID: 53933975

James Gray Associates is delighted to be working with our client in their appointment of a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for their office in North Leeds.

Our client is an award-winning Geotechnical and Geo-environmental consultancy providing pioneering ground solutions. Due to their success in 2011, they are actively seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to fulfil their demanding workload.

You will be a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer with 8+ years post grad experience, gained in geotechnical design. You will be responsible for projects and for undertaking a wide variety of work, including geotechnical desk studies, site investigation reports, geotechnical interpretative reports and geotechnical design reports.

You will provide geotechnical design input to engineering projects with a focus on analytical analysis and reporting for geotechnical design works including slope stability, foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement. You will also provide technical specification, design, supervision, interpretation and reporting of site investigations.

Experience in production of geotechnical desk studies, site investigation reports, interpretative reports, monitoring reports and geotechnical design reports is essential.Knowledge and understanding of CDM, DMRB, Eurocodes, standards, specifications and contracts in relation to geotechnical projects is desirable, as is experience of earthwork design, foundations, roads, soil and rock slope stability.

Candidates will be dynamic and motivated and able to demonstrate initiative. Effective communication skills and an ability to be an active team player are equally important attributes.