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Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Take our vision into the future.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Associate Geotechnical Engineer with strong technical and business development credentials for a role to be based in our Birmingham office and to support our increasing workload in the UK and globally. AtkinsRéalis has an impressive current portfolio of nuclear, energy, road, rail, defence and metro tunnelling projects both in the UK and overseas.

As one of the UK's leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground engineering and tunnelling. With more than 345 UK based ground engineering and tunnelling professionals, our reputation is built on the skills, excellence, and commitment of our people. We are seeking to expand the current team of dedicated technical specialists to deliver these exciting commissions, exploit opportunities for growth and to extend our capability further within the UK and worldwide through our global, connected practices.

Your role

  • You will already have extensive experience in many of the following areas and be able to apply that experience to AtkinsRéalis as a technical leader and project reviewer:
  • Design of geotechnical structures for onshore renewables, road and rail, power systems or water management at a range of scales and design complexity.
  • Experience and practical knowledge of delivery for major infrastructure clients.
  • Experience and knowledge of design coordination, leadership and building good team, client and contractor relationships to deliver to a high quality.
  • Experience in providing design reviews, pragmatically and constructively to support 'right first time' project delivery.
  • Experience in work winning and client development, as well as providing commercial and technical bid proposal reviews.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-147211

Salary range

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Gautham Shetty

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About you

  • A strong academic background with a relevant degree and ideally an MSc or PhD in a relevant subject and hold Chartered status with a relevant institution.
  • Excellent technical skills and numeracy skills acquired during your academic training and its subsequent application in industry.
  • Understanding of geotechnical variability and design in soil and rock for earthworks, foundations, retaining structures and slopes.
  • Extensive industry network and influence including active participation in wider industry activities including industry-academic partnerships.
  • Up to date knowledge of current policy, legislation and standards applicable in geotechnical engineering.
  • Demonstrating technical expertise and leadership, providing in depth knowledge whilst proactively coaching and developing early career professionals.
  • A desire to drive digital innovation and further AtkinsRéalis' capability in advanced geotechnical analysis.

In addition to that, we expect

  • High motivation to succeed, and to progress and develop your career.
  • Personality compatible with a high degree of collaborative and teamwork in multi-disciplinary national and international projects.
  • Communication and writing skills which can produce clear and concise reports or presentations.
  • Willingness to travel on short assignments within the UK and overseas for dealing with challenging projects or participation in reputed conferences.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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