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We are currently looking for talented and motivated Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team. This role will be based at our Leeds office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office/on site and the option of adjusted start and finish times. Please note we will be relocating to Leeds City Centre mid next year from our current base in Chapel Allerton.

What does the role involve? In this role, you’ll be an active member of the Ground Engineering team helping to deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK for a range of market sectors including highways, water, energy and development. The Ground Engineering team provide a wide range of geotechnical design services across all project stages including feasibility studies, ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design, and construction supervision for geotechnical works. Sweco offer diverse experience for their engineers including projects spanning various industry sectors, as well as geotechnical activities including ground investigation specification and management, earthworks and structures designs, and construction stage support. You will be joining a very experienced and enthusiastic team that has recently supported the British Antarctic Survey’s £100M Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme and delivered the detailed geotechnical design for prominent projects such as the Queensferry Crossing, Stockholm Metro Extension, A47 improvement programme, major junction improvements for the M2, M25 and M27 motorways, and Beauly HDVC Converter Station. This is an exciting time to join Sweco and if you want to be part of a company that is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this job is for you.

Responsibilities Include

• Health & Safety
  Ensure that Health & Safety is considered as an integral part of any design and construction solution including adherence to statutory and company procedures to identify and mitigate risk and to inform others of residual hazards.

• Client Relationship Management
  Manage relationships with individual client contacts to maximise opportunities across the business whilst providing a high service level on the individual project. Build market base in the field of Geotechnical opportunities.

• Project Delivery
  Provide high quality technical delivery and governance on geotechnical projects to ensure a technically excellent delivery in accordance with the client’s brief. Adopting the role of geotechnical discipline lead for multi-disciplinary projects. Directing geotechnical teams and liaising with the project team and client as necessary. Support the team manager with the management of workload and resourcing of the ground engineering team.

• Financial/Commercial Management
  Preparation and tracking of project budgets and financial management of projects. Project management adhering to the Sweco Project Management Framework. Administering contract functions including management of change and risk.

• People Management
  Support the Team Manager in leading a team with the required skills and knowledge to undertake all aspects of geotechnical engineering including ground investigation and interpretation, infrastructure design and specification, and construction stage support. Mentor the individuals within the team to achieve the required blend of skills and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Business Development
  Input as required into the preparation of PQQs and Tenders. Recognise opportunities for cross-selling within current clients and manage commissions to realise these opportunities in consultation with others as appropriate.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Have

• Successful track record of project delivery in major infrastructure geotechnical design.
• Significant demonstrable technical experience in geotechnical engineering applied to transportation, water, energy and development projects.
• Proven experience in the management of projects including programming, resourcing and monitoring.
• Proven ability in the leadership and motivation of individuals and teams.

In Terms Of Qualifications, You’ll Have

• A BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
• A MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) / Geologist (CGeol) status.

You’ll experience a diverse, inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.

About Us

Transforming society together, we’re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future. Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work — we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date. Our Preferred Supplier List guides our recruitment process and non-compliance with these statements could affect opportunities with Sweco.

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