Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About BG&E

BG&E is an innovative, employee-owned consulting engineering business. Our team of more than 700 highly skilled people, in 15 offices across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Middle East, design and deliver engineering solutions for clients in the Property, Transport, Ports and Marine, Water, Renewables and Defence sectors.

We collaborate with leading contractors, developers, architects, planners, financiers and government agencies, to create projects that make a difference to people’s lives.

The Role:

Our London office is looking for a Senior/Associate Geotechnical Engineer to form a key part of a growing geotechnical team. You will work with the Geotechnics Lead to support and grow the team, working closely with the other office disciplines of structural, civil, infrastructure and bridge engineering as well as independent geotechnical consultancy. 

As such, the nature and type of work will be varied, ranging from the design of foundations and earth structures for temporary works through to the integrated design of deep basements and foundation solutions for tall buildings. Whilst the majority of our work is UK-based, we are an international practice and often work in other geographies. Knowledge and experience of geotechnical work in a more global context would be welcome.

The role will include responsibilities including:

• Developing effective geotechnical design solutions for a range of different scenarios and sectors.
• Independently drafting reports, specifications, testing regimes, and preparing site investigations.
• Independently drafting proposals with attention to the commercial aspects involved in quoting projects.
• Managing projects from inception, including budgeting, resourcing, revenue recognition and invoicing.
• Confidently working with external partners and clients.

About You:

You will be a key member of the BG&E Engineering team, where you'll strengthen our skills and capabilities and provide support to our engineering and drafting teams.

As a successful applicant you’ll have:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, ideally within an engineering consultancy or the construction industry specifically with experience in geotechnical engineering or relevant fields.
• MEng qualifications or higher.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent level.
• Sound technical background and analytical skills relating too:
• Foundation solutions (e.g., deep foundations, rafts, piled rafts, etc.).
• Soil-structure interaction.
• Deep excavations.
• Retaining wall design and construction.
• Earthworks.
• Competence in the use of the following software packages.
• MS Office.
• Slope/W or equivalents.
• Oasys XDisp.
• Plaxis 2D/3D.
• WallAP or equivalent.
• Settle 3D
• Sound understanding of relevant engineering standards and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills internally and with our clients.
• Excellent time management and the ability prioritize execution of work.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Good ties with industry bodies and partners associated with geotechnics and foundations, and ideally, you'll have an existing client network.
• Ability to undertake work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to review the work of others and communicate feedback effectively in a considered fashion.
• Ability to supervise and grow a team of junior engineers.
• Ability to manage projects commercially to achieve strong outcomes.
• Experience working at different stages of project design (concept, schematic, detailed, execution).
• An understanding of embodied carbon studies, decarbonisation of materials, and sustainability initiatives in construction.

Life at BG&E

• Vibrant central London location (London Bridge/Bermondsey).
• Competitive remuneration.
• Be part of a team of talented, dedicated engineers who bring a unique offering to the UK market.
• Close links with our offices in the rest of the world.
• Be part of a ‘can do’ philosophy.

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of BG&E’s DNA. We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.

Wellbeing, Health and Safety

We ensure our people enjoy healthy workplaces, deploy practices that reduce risk, comply with workplace Health & Safety regulations, impose zero harm to the communities that we operate in and support each other so we can all go home to safely every day.