Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Rendel, part of the Ingérop Group, is an international, multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy, headquartered in London with offices in Birmingham, Bristol and Sydney, Australia. We provide client-focused engineering and technical solutions on major engineering construction projects worldwide in the infrastructure, energy and industry sectors. Rendel’s origins date back to 1838, making us one of the oldest civil engineering consultants in the UK.
Our experience includes bridges, ground engineering, highways, ports, industry, energy, rail systems and tunnels. Our team is currently working on the design of major infrastructure schemes including High Speed Rail, Nuclear Power, Highways and Ports.
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Lead / Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer
to join our highly qualified team in our London head-office.
You will be expected to:
Lead and undertake assignments in the UK and overseas ensuring the delivery of high quality outputs
Act as assignment manager overseeing technical delivery, commercial aspects, financial controls (forecasting & budgeting), planning, resourcing and troubleshooting.
Assist Market Sector Leader to source and develop business opportunities, producing tenders, and build client relationships
Assist and support a high level of technical capability within the skill area as may be required to deliver the service offerings targeted
Assist with the organisation and management of the technical staff (appropriate to skill), acting as a line manager when required, mentoring fellow engineers, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of ‘Best Practice’ and procedures
Support Graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership
Assist in providing appropriate resources for the successful delivery of assignments in the UK and overseas, maximising fee income
Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product
Implement and adhere to Company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of Services
Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines within the firm and promote cross functional working
To be successful, you will have the following qualifications and be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge in some of the following areas:
Professionally qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer, ideally with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnically related subject (preferably foundation related)
Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
Substantial experience at Project Manager and Designer level with a proven capability and record of managing and delivering assignments to programme and budget
Able to manage the legal and contractual aspects of Engineering contracts
Strong knowledge of geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
Detailed geotechnical design experience of large diameter deep piled foundations (driven, bored and CFA) to Eurocode, API, AASHTO, LRFD NGI and ICP methods / standards, seismic / dynamic analysis of deep piled foundations and pile groups, deep excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, soil and rock slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity and liquefaction and instrumentation and monitoring
Ground investigation experience including design, preparation of tender documents, supervision, interpretation
Understanding of the standard basic engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating
Experience predominantly in large scale (c.£100m+), high profile infrastructure projects, for a range of UK and international Clients in various construction market sectors
Ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with key clients
People management experience e.g. general employee welfare, carrying our appraisals, training and development, involvement in resourcing and recruitment activitiest
What we offer in return:
Competitive salary and benefits, including pension scheme, profit share scheme, private medical insurance, holiday purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, group life insurance, group income protection, employee assistance programme
Work with a diverse, friendly and resourceful team on interesting and challenging projects in the UK and internationally
Continuing professional development - we strive to offer opportunities for training and growth, which is at the heart of our culture
An environment where the support and care for the wellbeing of our people is important to everyone
Sports & Social Club which promotes good fellowship and healthy recreation amongst the Members and organises social events, games, sports, entertainment and other pastimes
French lessons at beginner, intermediate and advanced level
At Rendel, we believe in creating a work environment of mutual trust, respect, diversity and inclusion. We want the best people for our roles, so we welcome applications from candidates looking to work on a full-time or part-time basis. If you are interested in this role on a part-time basis, please talk to us at screening or interview stage about the flexibility you are seeking.
If you would like the opportunity to work on exciting and technically challenging projects around the world in a supportive and friendly work environment, please apply now.