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AtkinsRéalis

Assistant Geotechnical Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer

Cambridge
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer, located in our Cambridge office to support our impressive current portfolio of prestigious projects both in the UK and internationally. We need to increase our team to meet the growing demands from our clients, both in the infrastructure sector (particularly water, highways & rail) and the energy sector, which includes renewable energy, low carbon engineering and nuclear power.

As one of the UK's leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground engineering. With more than 345 UK based ground engineering professionals, AtkinsRéalis' geotechnical reputation is built on the skills, excellence, and commitment of our people.

Your role

In Cambridge, you’ll join a growing, close-knit team where your contributions matter, and you can build strong, collaborative relationships.

Our team of five geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists work together on a diverse range of strategic projects across the highways, water and energy sectors, giving you the chance to make a meaningful impact in the local area.

You will be an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist with a degree in civil engineering or geology/geoscience and a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject.

About you

  • A good academic background with a degree (ideally MSc or equivalent).
  • Geotechnical design experience of structures, foundations and earthworks.
  • A good understanding of ground investigation techniques.
  • Proven site experience including ground investigation supervision, site walkover surveys/ geotechnical inspections.
  • A valid UK driving license.
  • Experience from working in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
  • A desire to drive digital innovation and experience with software packages, e.g. QGIS, OpenGround, PowerBI.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients and engineers from other disciplines.
  • Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
  • A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.
  • Working towards Chartered status.

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Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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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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Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Skills

Geotechnical design
Ground investigation
Report writing
Civil engineering
Geology
Geoscience
QGIS
OpenGround
PowerBI
Communication skills
Site supervision
Foundation design
Earthworks design
Digital innovation

Location

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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