Intermediate Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental Engineer

LOCATION: WINCHESTER
SALARY: £30,000 to £40,000 dependent on experience

Are you looking to join a proudly independent consultant with a decades-long record of supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and market sectors?

Soils Limited is seeking an intermediate level Engineer to join our team in Winchester and support our ongoing growth.

Soils Limited was founded in 1982 and now works on projects across the country from our offices in Surrey, Hampshire and Cornwall. We are a Geotechnical and Environmental Consultancy, supported by an in-house team of Technicians with our own drilling rigs to service our projects.

The company has built a strong reputation for offering pragmatic and value-driven solutions to our clients, and, as such, much of our business comes from repeat customers and recommendations. We truly believe in the development of our staff being in tandem with the development of our business, and pride ourselves on fostering a friendly but high-performing workplace.

We believe in giving staff the structure and support to develop within our well-established company, whilst granting the freedom and latitude to take their career to new heights. You will become an integral part of the company, mixing technical work with project management, mentoring and supporting the company’s strategic development.

Hours: 40 working hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Location: This role will be located at our office in Winchester, SO23 0LB.

Responsibilities:

• Managing projects including site works, stakeholders, and the development of project deliverables.

• Support the delivery of reporting and design packages.

• Assist in preparing quotes and technical proposals.

• Preparing technical reports and supporting junior colleagues with technical queries.

• Lead project meetings and client interactions as the lead Engineer.

• Helping to foster a culture of high-quality engineering and client satisfaction.

• Management and supervision of site works.

Qualifications and Capabilities:

• BSc or BEng in Engineering Geology / Civil Engineering / Environmental Geology or a related subject.

• Working towards Chartership with a relevant Professional Organisation.

• Technical experience to include:

  • Planning, execution and supervision of site investigation works

  • Experience in the design of both shallow and deep foundations

  • Progressive experience in Geotechnical Engineering

  • Understanding of the concepts of soil mechanics

  • Familiarity with concepts and reporting of Contaminated Land preferred, including Phase 1 through 3 documentation

• Awareness and experience of managing commercial risk on projects.

• Eager and able to manage their workload and balance and prioritise a range of tasks and priorities.

• Ability to communicate technical ideas and solutions to a range of expertise and backgrounds.

• Strong client-facing communication skills.

• Experience of mentoring and training junior staff.

Benefits and general information:

• 22 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays i,ncreasing with years of service

• Company Pension Scheme

• Professional registration fees paid

• Casual but professional dress code

• ·Office-based (hybrid working considered)

• Flexible workdays around core hours of 10am-4pm

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

No relocation or visa sponsorship is offered with this role. All candidates must have Right to Work in the UK at the time of application. Strictly no recruiters.

All applications should be made via email to careers@soilslimited.co.uk