Geotechnical Engineer - Reading ( or Harrogate/Manchester ) - Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company

This role based in Reading (or potentially Harrogate or Manchester) is for Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company. Coffey Geotechnics is a specialist consultancy providing geotechnical and engineering geological design services from offices in Harrogate, Manchester and Reading (UK).

About The Role

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join theCoffey Geotechnics team in Reading.The role involves both office-based design, and site supervision work, for a wide range of size and type of geotechnical projects, working with experienced colleagues both in Reading and across the other Coffey Geotechnics offices.

The role would involve working on projects that require detailed design of geotechnical structures, design and specification of ground investigation and earthworks, assessment of slope stability, settlement and ground movement. This includes working on permanent and temporary works for a variety of infrastructure projects both nationally and internationally. Typical market sectors we work in include Highway, Rail, Property, Water, Defence and Energy.

Role Responsibilities

• Undertake technical and non-technical tasks including fieldwork; collating, analysing, interpreting and presenting data; document preparation (reports, proposals, correspondence)
• Contribute to projects with analyses for detailed design of foundations, slopes, retaining walls and many other geotechnical elements, together with assessment of existing structures and design of remedial measures where appropriate.
• Undertake ongoing personal and professional career development
• Work with junior team members, providing direction and technical guidance where appropriate within the overall control of senior colleagues
• Effectively plan, coordinate and manage small work programs
• Contribute to the commercial success of projects
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of positive relationships with clients, sub-consultants and stakeholders
• Assist senior colleagues in the development and submission of winning proposals
• Be an ambassador for Coffey in the market; promote our interests and reputation
• Protect our confidential information and intellectual property
• Follow our policies, procedures and code of conduct
• Play an active role in your safety and the safety of others around you
• Be prepared to contribute to projects with a degree of technical complexity
• Be prepared to travel on occasion for project related work when required. This could be working from other Coffey offices within the UK or overseas for defined periods of time; or on client sites within the UK or abroad
  
  

Essential Skills

• Enthusiasm and a keen interest in continually developing your geotechnical consultancy skills
• Able to apply basic theoretical knowledge of geotechnical engineering and project management principles
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and FREW, SLIDE, Settle 3D or similar industry standard geotechnical software
• Familiarity with Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications
• Awareness of the operating model of a specialist consulting business
• Awareness of how innovative and practical solutions create client value – can contribute to new or original techniques in the design
• Strong communication skills,including the ability to present appropriate information in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing
• Good interpersonal skills and a strong team focus
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Proficiency in PLAXIS or other industry standard geotechnical numerical modelling software, or a willingness to learn
• An understanding of how innovative and practical solutions create client value – can contribute to new or original techniques in the design
• Confidence to be in a client facing role promoting technical capabilities and service offerings to clients
  
  

Relevant Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering or similar
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc, MEng or PhD) in a related field (e.g. engineering geology/geotechnical engineering) is an advantage
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status through an appropriate professional body
• Current Drivers Licence
• CSCS
• PTS
  
  

Other Training We Provide/encourage

• Support to chartership with ICE or GSL appropriate to experience
• Regular CPD and mentoring workshops
• In House PM and Commercial Training
• Other:
• Potential for project-dependent security clearance to be requested.
  
  

About Us

Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company, is a specialist consultancy providing geotechnical and engineering geological design services from offices in Harrogate, Manchester and Reading (UK). We combine specialist expertise with the resources of 27,000 Tetra Tech associates working across the full project life cycle worldwide. Tetra Tech operations in the UK and Europe include more than 5,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

The core of our business is ground interpretation, geotechnical assessment and design for infrastructure projects (road, rail and energy), buildings and land developments. Our ground engineers design foundations, soil and rock slopes, retaining structures, ground improvement, marine and near-shore structures, deep basements and temporary works. We are at the forefront of delivering design and feasibility solutions for geotechnical, engineering geology, hydrogeology, mining and geo-environmental projects.

We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at https://coffeygeotechnics.co.uk

Coffey Geotechnics, a Tetra Tech Company, Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, and we can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.