Principal Geotechnical Engineer
RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Abingdon, Cardiff or London.
About The Team
The Environmental Compliance and Ground Engineering group with RPS requires growth to support our business needs, and we need a Principal grade geotechnical engineer who is ambitious to develop their career further. You will work on exciting new projects across the UK with colleagues from a range of backgrounds and experience, providing support and guidance to help you and others achieve your maximum potential. Our ECGE team specialises in providing a wide range of clients with ground engineering consultancy support throughout the development lifecycle, giving you the chance to grow and use your experience and new skills to provide geotechnical support on a wide range of projects, providing interpretative advice and design to our expanding range of clients.
Your Impact
Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
What You Will Be Doing
Providing support to junior colleagues, reporting to senior staff, and focusing on project management and delivery of own projects.
Engaged in a mix of projects ranging from due diligence to supporting planning applications and design works leading to and supporting construction.
Originating and checking specifications and design of geotechnical elements and foundations.
Geotechnical data assessment, analysis, design, risk assessments, modelling and reporting to EC7 and CD622.
Checking the work of junior staff and input on Phase 1 geotechnical and geoenvironmental desk studies, Phase 2 ground investigation procurement, supervision, field logging and sampling, monitoring, factual and interpretative reporting.
Undertaking geotechnical design calculations related to the preliminary design of foundations, slopes, retaining walls and earthworks.
Undertaking coal mining risk assessments including development of investigative works and remediation or mitigation strategies.
Supervising and monitoring earthworks or geotechnical related projects for infrastructure and land development projects; construction quality assurance monitoring and validation reporting in the waste or land development sector is an advantage.
Planning and managing own project work to ensure client requirements and deadlines are met in accordance with the QA system.
Responding to and dealing with technical queries on projects in a professional and timely manner.
Taking accountability for own and others' contribution and delivery on projects and acting as a project manager responsible for all programme and financial aspects.
Helping grow the business by strengthening relationships with existing clients and supporting expansion into new markets.
Pursuing continuous professional development and maintaining a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Who We Are Looking For
A geotechnical engineering professional with recognisable experience in the UK, thorough knowledge of geotechnical data assessment, analysis, design, risk assessments, modelling and reporting.
Experience of geoenvironmental (contaminated land) investigation and assessment in addition to geotechnical skills is a distinct advantage as many projects are multi‑faceted.
Working experience and understanding of EC7 geotechnical design including earthworks, foundations, settlement and slope stability analysis.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Good understanding of UK geology and geotechnical/soil mechanics principles.
Practical experience of site investigation and laboratory techniques.
Ability to work remotely, with demonstrable success in designing, planning and organising tasks.
Proactive and methodical problem‑solving approach as an individual and team member with a desire to find solutions.
Experience of geotechnical design of foundations, slope stability and earthworks, ideally with detailed experience of design software.
Experience of site investigation techniques and soil and rock logging, factual and interpretive reporting.
Computer literacy in MS Office suite, use of Holebase/Open Ground and other design software, and AutoCAD proficiency (advantageous).
Enthusiastic team player willing to undertake site as well as office‑based work.
Keenness to learn and expand experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build strong working relationships with team, colleagues, clients and external bodies.
Willingness to learn and develop understanding of financial and project management techniques relevant to the role.
Commitment to build knowledge of the chosen technical discipline including current methods, legislation, techniques and guidance.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
Positive approach to professional development.
Recommended: Chartered membership (ICE, GeolSoc or IoM3).
Qualifications
Ideally a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree as a minimum in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering with modules in Soil Mechanics or Geology and Maths.
Ideally Chartered membership of the relevant professional body.
What Is in It For You?
We are a proud accredited training provider, internationally recognised, offering robust fully accredited professional training programmes up to master’s level in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to interesting projects.
Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. You’ll join a diverse community of experts that values collaboration and wellbeing.
Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, combining expertise with the reach and resources of a global organisation.
As part of Tetra Tech’s strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource‑scarce world.
As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market‑leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services worldwide.
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