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Bangalore, Karnātaka, India | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom | Gurgaon, Haryana, Haryāna, India | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

You are a well-qualified principal geotechnical engineer with the drive and enthusiasm to embrace new challenges, here's'an opportunity to play a prominent role in the further growth of one of the leading ground engineering groups in the world. With more than 400 ground engineering professionals world-wide, AtkinsRéalis Geotechnical reputation is built on the skills, excellence and commitment of our people in all aspects of geotechnical engineering. We see a bright future as we adapt and strengthen our technical expertise in growth areas, such as Tunnelling, Mass Transit, Major Infrastructure and Energy.

Your role

  • have a great opportunity in our Bangalore office for an ambitious Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our experienced and dynamic team to help deliver a range of projects primarily in the infrastructure sector (roads, rail, water and commercial / industrial development)
  • This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role as a technical reviewer in the ground engineering input to some of our most challenging projects.
Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

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Salary range

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About you

  • have a great opportunity in our Bangalore office for an ambitious Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our experienced and dynamic team to help deliver a range of projects primarily in the infrastructure sector (roads, rail, water and commercial / industrial development).
  • This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role as a technical reviewer in the ground engineering input to some of our most challenging projects.
  • The successful applicant will be a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with a proven technical and project management track record.
  • inimum of 20+ years industrial experience in a similar organisation.
  • A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc/Meng/MTech or equivalent).
  • Chartered status (C.Eng, P.Eng,P.E, or equivalent).
  • Proven experience of acting as a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
  • Highly experienced with geotechnical analysis software like PLAXIS (2D&3D) SLOPE/W, WALLAP, PDISP, VDISP & REPUTE.
  • Proven Geotechnical design experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to develop and lead Geotechnical design teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.
  • Good commercial track record in negotiating and running successful jobs.
  • Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
  • A willingness to travel on short assignments both to the UK and overseas.
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.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
  • Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
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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.

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