Principal Geotechnical Engineer

LOCATION: WINCHESTER

Are you looking to join a proudly independent consultant with a decades-long record of supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and market sectors?

Soils Limited is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Winchester and support our ongoing growth.

Soils Limited was founded in 1982 by Nick Lambert and Rob Higginson and now works on projects across the country from our offices in Surrey, Hampshire and Cornwall. We are a Geotechnical and Environmental Consultancy, and in the last 5 years have built an in-house team of technicians with our own drilling rigs to service our projects.

The company has built a strong reputation for offering pragmatic and value-driven solutions to our clients, and as such the vast majority of our business comes from repeat customers and recommendations. We truly believe in the development of our staff being a direct synergy with the development of the business and pride ourselves on fostering a friendly but high-performing workplace.

Our Principal Engineers and Geologists are critical to the company’s technical development and output. The successful candidate will provide technical support to both our office and site-based teams, tackling engineering problems across a wide range of market sectors. You will become an integral part of the company, mixing engineering with project management, mentoring and providing input to the company’s strategic development.

The role reports to the Engineering Lead – an Associate Director with overall responsibility for the engineering teams and all technical output of the company.

Hours: 40 working hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Location: This role will be located at our office in Winchester, SO23 0LB.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing technical reports and reviewing the work of others;

• Lead project meetings and client interactions as the Project Manager;

• Mentoring and supporting the engineering teams;

• Fostering a culture of engineering excellence and adherence to industry and company standards among junior team members;

• Coordinate and support the delivery of reporting and design packages;

• Assist with tender submissions and produce detailed geotechnical proposals.

Ideal Candidate:

• MSc / MEng or above in Geotechnical Engineering or a related subject;

• CGeol or CEng status;

• Technical experience to include:

  • Planning, execution and supervision of site investigation works.

  • Managing geotechnical projects of various sizes across multi-sectors

  • Geotechnical design of various foundation types of various structures

  • Proficient user of relevant geotechnical design software – Geostru, Plaxis, Flac, PDisp, Wallap, etc.

  • Site engineering and practical support to construction works.

  • Awareness and experience of managing commercial risk on projects;

  • Eager and able to manage their workload and balance and prioritise a range of tasks and priorities;

• Extensive experience in the area of geotechnical engineering

  • Geotechnical design report

  • Earthworks specifications and design

  • Slope stability assessment and reporting

  • Checking and validating design reports

  • EC7 design and validation

  • Basement Impact Assessments

  • Ground Movement Assessments

  • Working platform design.

• Ability to communicate technical ideas and solutions to a range of expertise and backgrounds;

• Strong client-facing communication skills;

• Experience and understanding of the importance of mentoring and training junior staff.

Benefits and General Information:

• 24 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays;

• Opportunity for training and role development;

• Professional registration fees paid;

• Casual but professional dress code;

• Company Pension Scheme;

• Office-based or Hybrid Working.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Winchester, SO23 0LB. Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Annual Salary: From £50,000 to £65,000 dependent on experience.

No relocation or visa sponsorship is offered with this role. All candidates must have ‘Right to Work in the UK’ at the time of application. Strictly no recruiters.

All applications should be made via email with CV and covering letter to admin@soilslimited.co.uk