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Senior Geotechnical Engineer
August 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Business Area: Highways
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: up to £48k + Private Healthcare + Pension + benefits
Let's shape a world, together.
Kier Group is many things to many people. We're a leading Regional Builder, the UK's No. 1 Highways service team and a Top-Three Utility & Power provider. We're an industry-leader in health and safety at work - and a responsible citizen who adds billions of pounds of social value to the communities where we do business. Above all, we're a team of people built on many backgrounds and experiences, a company that values you for who you are and what you do.
A great opportunity for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Design team in Cambridge. We design and maintain geotechnical assets on the road network. The role involves extensive fieldwork, so you will need to be able to work outdoors for extended periods.
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Engineer this is a leading role in a small team. You will be providing a guiding role in producing geotechnical appraisals, designs, reports, and specifications. Works may include ground investigations; repair works or new construction.
You will be working directly with clients and project managers to develop scheme briefs and budgets. You'll also be supporting the client's geotechnical advisors and lead the inspection of the earthworks asset. You will be expected to support the development of junior colleagues within the geotechnical team.
What do we need from you?
Minimum of BEng Civil Engineering or BSc Geology / Earth Science or related subjects. Experience in the following: application of the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges and the Specification for Highways Works and experience of ground investigation process; AutoCAD and / or HoleBase (or other geotechnical databases); design of slope & retaining walls, foundations, road pavement and reinforced earth design; rock slope management and a full UK driving licence.
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, .
Flexible/Agile Working
At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. Please don't hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around agile working and flexibility - We'll do our best to support you.
Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Thinking. Doing. Innovating. Delivering.
Being part of Kier means living our values of?being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused.?We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave?a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.
Closing Date: 10th September 2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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