Senior Geotechnical Engineer

We are looking for senior geotechnical engineers who are passionate about sustainability, and keen to work in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for the delivery of geotechnical services for a wide range of projects — focusing on residential and commercial sectors — often in collaboration with other disciplines at Whitby Wood.

This is a terrific opportunity to join the London hub of a thriving practice. We offer a good work/life balance, opportunities for community engagement, a supportive and inclusive team culture, and career development and training opportunities.

You will need to be a dab hand with a pencil, able to command the respect of colleagues and clients, and experienced in successfully leading teams across a number of projects. This capability should be matched by excellent interpersonal skills, and a readiness to represent us at meetings with clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate digits and skills …

• 5+ years’ experience in geotechnical design
• Degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related discipline
• Chartered status, or at application stage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm for ground engineering and professional growth
• Experience in geotechnical design of foundations, basements, retaining structures and slope stability.
• Experience liaising and obtaining approvals from third party owners as London Underground, Transport for London, Network Rail, and others.
• Experience with Ground Movement Assessment and Impact Assessment of buildings, utilities and infrastructure assets.
• Manage and interpret ground investigations; prepare and review technical reports.
• Proven experience with geotechnical software, such as PLAXIS, Oasys Site, GeoStudio
• Ability to mentor and guide junior Engineers; support technical and professional growth.
• Ability to manage small geotechnical packages, including programme, budget and coordination of deliverables.

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