Job Description

An international practice, corporately they have a well deserved reputation for excellence. As a whole the practice is recognised as one of the countries top 50 employers and operates from over 30 offices and employs over 2500 people.

In addition to the competitive salary, there is a generous flexible package scheme where employees can trade the value of their package and exchange it for a wide variety of benefits including Healthcare/Medical, Travel Insurance, Pension and a car dependent on position. The value of the flexible package is linked to the position. If the package value is not used in full then the remaining amount is transferred to the salary making the value of the package significantly higher than the base salary and extremely competitive in comparison with other organisations. For this position benefits will include car allowance, contributory pension scheme, annual bonus and 23 days holiday plus birthday.

Since its opening five years ago, the Leeds office has become a hub for the organisation in the North, acting as a centre for excellence in a number of sectors. In terms of profile, they have attracted some of the counties leading players from competitors to form a formidable team who are enjoying unprecedented success in what many describe as a “challenging” region to develop a business in.

A Principal Geotechnical Engineer is required to join a team of 10 Geotechnical Engineers in Leeds, and will report directly to the Technical Director. You will be involved with projects across a range of sectors. The office in Leeds is multi-disciplinary and a culture of work sharing and development is encouraged.

Qualifications/Skills Required

To apply for the position of Principal Geotechnical Engineer you are likely to be qualified to MSc level in a relevant subject (e.g. Geotechnical Engineering) and should be experienced in detailed geotechnical design of slopes, walls and foundations across a range of sectors. You should be able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues and will be expected to work with the local management team to develop the geotechnical business further.

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