Job: Geotechnical engineers, Huntblue

Employer: Huntblue
Posted: 02 May 2008
Reference: CL.08.04.008
Contact: Mr Matt Long
Location: Across the UK
Sector: Construction,
- Consultancy,
- Environment Technology
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position: Geotechnical engineers
Salary: Dependent on experience

Our client is one of the world’s largest employers of professionally qualified staff, with operations focused in a number of key geographical markets from the UK and Europe to America and the Middle East. They are a multinational engineering and design consultancy, providing expertise to help resolve complex challenges presented by the built and natural environment.

Our client is one of the UK’s leading geotechnical consultancies and offers a comprehensive service in ground technology. Their reputation is built on the skills, excellence and commitment of their staff, in all aspects of geotechnical engineering.

Due to the success of the company, they are continually expanding and require talented geotechnical engineers for their offices throughout the UK.

The role will involve:

• Site investigation and reporting for development projects (including in some cases Brownfield land) • Geotechnical input to a variety of civil engineering infrastructure projects

These are fantastic opportunities to join a highly professional organisation that has an excellent reputation for being very employee focused. Our client offers a highly competitive salary, employee car ownership scheme, life assurance scheme, contributory pension scheme and employee assistance program.

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong academic background in civil engineering or engineering geology ideally with a related MSc • Relevant post qualification experience in geotechnical consultancy or site investigation • An appropriate amount of experience in a fast moving engineering consultancy environment • Candidates must have a flare for innovation, good communication and report writing skills • Will have developed accurate report writing skills • Project management skills • The ability to take on the role of design team leader on projects • Experience of the delivery of projects, including management of staff resource to meet workload, and ensuring staff with appropriate experience are utilised • Ensure that technical checks and reviews of designs are undertaken • Assist with the professional development of junior staff within the team • Assist with the generation of new business, including preparation of offers • Co-operate with other divisions in order to add maximum value • Candidates must hold a UK Driving License