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Engineer

April 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Engineer

Job Title: Engineer (Geotechnical)

Reporting to: Team Leader (Geotechnical)

Location: Design Services (McLaren House)

Job Purpose:
Kier Highways undertake a very wide variety of roles and activities in maintaining the Highways England and Local Authorities network. As part of this a geotechnical Engineer is required that has a specialism in one but ideally more of the following fields:
  • Geotechnical design of foundations, slopes and retaining walls
  • Inspection of slopes and retaining structures
  • Asset Management and the Value Management process
  • Development of geotechnical projects and all associated documents.

It is anticipated that the successful Engineer will have a robust experience in the majority of the areas highlighted above.

Tasks/Responsibilities as follows:

  • Preparing and overseeing designs in relation to your field of expertise as set out above
  • Working with your team to prepare technical reports
  • Development of specifications in accordance with the MCHW
  • Dealing with project related correspondence
  • Maintaining high technical standards, consistent with the project brief
  • Undertake site surveys when required
  • Assisting in project administration and control including monitoring of costs and programme
  • Work in collaboration with the other divisions including Commercial and Delivery
  • Mentoring, supervising and co-ordinating the work of others
  • Carrying out work that complies with the specified Quality Plan and Design Procedures
  • Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
  • Actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace, setting a good example to other employees and ensuring awareness of and compliance with general Health and Safety responsibilities as set out in the Health and Safety Management System.
  • Perform other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required.

Typical Skills/Experience as follows:

  • Sounds knowledge of geo Technical Engineering
  • HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Knowledge of Geotechnical asset management and inspections
  • A good knowledge of Highways England Design Manuals and Specifications
  • Experience using quality, environmental and health and safety legislation and management systems, particularly CDM 2015
  • Project and programme management, with ability to use MS Project advantageous


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