BakerHicks
Associate Geotechnical Engineer
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Associate Geotechnical Engineer
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Geotechnical Engineer to join BakerHicks, working within an award-winning team delivering across sectors including power distribution, rail, highways, and defence. Based in our London office, this role offers the chance to lead and grow a new regional team, shaping our presence in the South.
You will be joining a dynamic and collaborative team that genuinely values fresh thinking and innovation. There is a strong sense of community across the wider group, with regular opportunities to connect beyond project work.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as lead in our London office with a view to grow a new team in the southern region
- Act as technical lead and reviewer for geotechnical work across a range of project sizes in sectors including rail, power, defence, aviation, public sector, and life sciences
- Lead the delivery of ground engineering design packages across multiple projects as part of single and multidisciplinary teams, from concept through to completion
- Contribute to the development and mentoring of staff
Skills and Experience Required
- Degree in Geology or Civil Engineering, with an MSc in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering
- Chartered Member of an appropriate body such as the Geological Society, ICE, or IMMM
- RoGEP at Specialist or Adviser level preferred
- Technically competent across all aspects of ground engineering design and coordination - working within a design consultancy is key
- Extensive and solid experience managing teams and projects
- Experience reviewing and approving key technical outputs including desk studies, ground investigations, ground models, mining risk assessments, Geotechnical Interpretive Reports, slope stability design, foundation design, retaining wall design, geotechnical design reports, and earthworks specifications
- Experience delivering projects across relevant sectors
- Full understanding of assurance and sign-off requirements
- Up to date with current standards and best practice
- Proven track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction
- Strong experience working within multidisciplinary design teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong IT skills, including geotechnical design software such as GEO5
- Willingness to travel occasionally for site work within the UK
- Eligible or already in possession of UK Security Clearance
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About BakerHicks
We’ve been innovating in design, engineering, and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.
BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
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Benefits
- Company car or cash allowance
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- Life assurance scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones, etc.)
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Family-friendly policies
- Employee assistance
- Professional development
BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.
Security Clearance Note
Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations. Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
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