Associate/chief Geotechnical Engineer

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You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

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We have an opportunity for an experienced Associate/Chief Geotechnical Engineer based in our Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sheffield, Edinburgh or Glasgow office to help support our rapidly expanding workload and impressive portfolio of prestigious geotechnical projects both in the UK and internationally.

We need to increase our team to meet the growing demands from our clients, especially in the infrastructure sector (particularly rail, highways & water) and the energy sector, which includes carbon capture & storage, renewable energy (wind, current and hydropower), low carbon engineering and nuclear power.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in the ground engineering input to some of our most challenging projects. We are looking for someone with the drive and enthusiasm to embrace the future. We have the depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise to help you build a bright career in these exciting and rapidly evolving sectors.

As one of the UK’s leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground engineering. With more than 325 UK based ground engineering professionals, AtkinsRéalis’ geotechnical reputation is built on the skills, excellence, and commitment of our people.

Requirements:

• The successful applicant will be an Associate/Chief Geotechnical Engineer with a proven technical and project management track record. The role will include the mentoring of junior staff and therefore good communication skills are essential.
• The candidate will have a degree in civil engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical experience post chartered status, as either a geologist or civil engineer.
• Candidates should have the right flare and ability that will help us develop and expand our infrastructure geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.

Candidates should have:

• Proven design experience in one or more of the following sectors: highways, rail or water geotechnics.
• A good academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent) and Chartered status.
• Proven experience of acting in a senior role in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Project management - experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, work planning and commercial management.
• Application of CDM Regulations in a design and ground investigation environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, technical and communication skills with the ability to develop and lead design teams and the confidence to liaise with clients.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work. Willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas and be in possession of a valid UK driving licence.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. 

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo. 

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks. 

Security clearance: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.