Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Join Our Team as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer!
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of rail infrastructure? We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic East West Rail team in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.
Location & Working Hours
Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire – hybrid working
Hours: Permanent Full-time, 45 hours per week – we’re open to condensed hours and flexible schedules, just let us know what works for you!
Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Role
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality geotechnical surveys for the East West Rail project. Your expertise will help ensure safe and efficient ground investigations, providing essential data for the next generation of rail infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
In this exciting position, you will:
- Facilitate the planning and programming of ground investigation fieldwork with drilling suppliers.
- Track and record progress against the program, ensuring quality and consistency in borehole log descriptions.
- Conduct safety inspections and audits, proactively recording near misses and safety incidents.
- Identify potential issues early and collaborate with drilling suppliers to find effective solutions.
- Support drill rig inspections and coordinate with the land access manager regarding site availability.
What We’re Looking For
We’re excited to meet candidates who have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Geology, or a related field, providing a solid technical foundation.
- Extensive experience in delivering ground investigations and site-based geotechnical work.
- Confidence in using AGS geotechnical data and Common Data Environment (CDE) systems to keep projects organized.
- Experience managing subcontractors, showcasing strong planning, coordination, and communication skills.
- A full driving license and the flexibility to travel to sites as needed.
Rewards and Benefits
At Kier, we value our people and offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our team!
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we are proud of the progress we’ve made. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be invited for an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team! #joinkier
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