Design Engineer

Design Engineer (ground improvement) This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a good technical background and demonstrable experience in taking the responsibility for producing designs from within the geotechnical engineering sector, specifically including ground improvement schemes.

Specific design experience requirements are rigid inclusion and vibro stone columns (VSC), with PLAXIS 2D / 3D software expertise being essential. This role is hybrid with 3-4 days at home and 1-2 days in the office. The successful Design Engineer candidate must be able to review enquiry documentations to determine the key considerations associated with proposed projects.

Our client seeks a high calibre candidate with enthusiasm and drive to make an impact. You must have strong technical acumen coupled with a general passion for ground engineering. You will also have a professional approach and a keen eye for detail, along with excellent communication and IT skills.

The Role Carrying out detailed designs both pre and post contract for ground improvement schemes Carrying out settlement analysis to assist in the bidding process Assisting the work winning team in securing tenders with comprehensive design assistance Providing post contract design reports Providing design advice and assistance when contracts are being carried out on site Assessing design risks and ensuring our health and safety procedures are met Developing relationships with clients where design input is required Seeking to continuously improve the design process, gathering internal and external feedback and reviewing projects are completed to a high design standard Ensuring design submissions and client communications are of the highest standard of presentation and clarity, are submitted on time and contain the key elements required The Person Experience of ground improvement design and techniques such as rigid inclusions and VSC Proven experience in the use of Plaxis 2D and 3D settlement analysis software is essential Ability to understand and interpret SI / GI data Ability to produce c...

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