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Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Tunnelling & Underground Spaces, for COWI in UK (31882)
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Do you want to work for a market-leading international consultancy on a major infrastructure project that is shaping the future of the UK? Can you provide your geotechnical expertise to demanding projects? Do you have experience in Plaxis 2D? If so, then join us and we can be outstanding together. JOIN OUR TUNNEL DEPARTMENT IN LONDON In Tunnel-UK, you will become part of our Tunnels and Underground Infrastructure unit with skilled experts. Tunnel and Underground Infrastructure is among the tunnelling departments with the largest capacity in the world. We hold expertise in installations and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) engineering. Our services cover the entire lifecycle of a tunnel, from feasibility studies to the operational phase and refurbishment. DESIGN THE FUTURE WITH A GLOBAL TEAM OF EXPERTS In this position, you will join our global team of experts and work closely with the Director. Your primary task will be to lead geotechnical designs on a wide variety of tunnelling, shaft and underground engineering projects, offering technical advice to project teams, liaising with clients and mentoring / developing less experienced engineers and ensuring we achieve the project requirements. You will have a broad range of technical experience to support the geotechnical sectors of our business. You will be capable of running a small project, liaising with clients, contractors and sub-contractors or working as a part of a team on major projects. On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for: * Detailed design and analysis * Geomechanical principles and their application, including some or all of: * Soil mechanics and foundation design * Rock mechanics and rock mass behaviour * Slope stability and slope remediation * Groundwater behaviour * Project management from feasibility to detailed design, including all technical, programme and cost monitoring * Ensuring that design, assessments and checking of designs are in accordance with the current Standards, Codes of Practice and Best Practice * Approval of designs, assessments and calculations in accordance with quality procedures and coordination of work undertaken by external sub-contractors and design checkers * Preparation of risk assessments and full compliance with CDM * You will have experience in the pragmatic use of Plaxis 2D and ideally 3D modelling COWI is a leader within our field because our employees are leaders within theirs. We invite you to learn from the best and realise your potential in an outstanding environment, where we collaborate on shaping tomorrow's societies. Alongside your manager, you outline the path for your development and build your expertise on a day-to-day basis, working on global and local assignments. YOUR SKILLS. OUR TEAM. TOGETHER, WE DESIGN THE FUTURE Your skills are the key to our success. Working across borders and disciplines, we share knowledge and build strong relationships with colleagues and customers. You contribute your expertise and get to learn from the best. To succeed in this position, we believe that you should be a team player with excellent communication skills. Furthermore, you should have: * An MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, a degree in Civil Engineering and ideally you will be chartered (CGeol or CEng) or be nearing chartered status * Geotechnical engineering experience will ideally relate to tunnelling and shaft design OR transferrable/similar underground structures (a strong mix experience of deep basements, ground movement, piling and other appropriate underground structures, may be acceptable) * Working experience in a design environment, site experience would be advantageous * Familiarity with Eurocodes, have a sound understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically the designers' requirements and the risk assessment process * Experience in the pragmatic use of Plaxis 2D and ideally 3D modelling (or similar geotechnical modelling software DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? Please call our Talent Acquisition Manager, David Haynes on tel. +44 207 940 7600 HOW TO APPLY Click on the link below and tell us why you are the right person for this role. We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible since the recruitment process is ongoing. The application deadline is stated at the top of the page. EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.