Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Harrogate

This role based in Harrogate 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 Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Coffey Geotechnics team in Harrogate. 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 Harrogate 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. Schemes include permanent and temporary works for a variety of infrastructure projects both nationally and internationally. Typical market sectors we work in include Highways, Rail, Property, Water, Defence and Energy.

Role Responsibilities:

·        Undertake technical and non-technical tasks including fieldwork, collating, analysing, interpreting and presenting data; document preparation

·        Undertake 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 manage projects, with responsibility for all aspects of delivery

·        Contribute to the development and maintenance of positive relationships with clients, sub-consultants and stakeholders

·        Input to, and 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 manage 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 abroad 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

·        Ability to apply detailed theoretical knowledge of geotechnical engineering and project management principles

·        Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and FREW, SLIDE, Settle 3D, Plaxis or similar industry standard software

·        Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications

·        An understanding of the operating model of a specialist consulting business

·        An understanding of how innovative and practical solutions create client value – can contribute to new or original techniques in the design

·        An ability in a client facing role promoting technical capabilities and service offerings to clients

·        An ability to identify and convert new business opportunities with existing and new clients

·        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 modelling software, or an ability to learn

·        Confidence in a client facing role promoting technical capabilities and service offerings to clients

·        An ability to identify and convert new business opportunities with existing and new clients