Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Join Our Team as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer!
Are you ready to make a significant impact on the future of rail infrastructure? We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic East West Rail team based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project that is shaping the future of transportation!
Location & Working Conditions
- Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire – Hybrid working available
- Hours: Permanent Full-time, 45 hours per week – Condensed hours considered, with flexibility on hours available
- Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality geotechnical surveys for the East West Rail project. Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Facilitating the planning and programming of ground investigation fieldwork with drilling suppliers.
- Tracking and recording progress against the programme while ensuring the quality and consistency of borehole log descriptions.
- Conducting safety inspections, audits, and proactively recording near misses and safety incidents.
- Identifying potential problems early and collaborating with drilling suppliers to find effective solutions.
- Supporting drill rig inspections and coordinating with the land access manager regarding site availability.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Geology, or a related field, providing a strong 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 and compliant.
- Experience managing subcontractors, showcasing your strong planning, coordination, and communication skills.
- A full driving license with the flexibility to travel to sites as needed.
Rewards and Benefits
At Kier, we value our people and offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and enjoy:
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
- Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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 offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team! Join us in building the future of rail infrastructure. #joinkier
