Waterman Group
Geotechnical Consultant
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Waterman is looking for a Geotechnical Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our growing Infrastructure & Environment team
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong geotechnical professional with good UK experience across ground investigation, earthworks and geotechnical design.
The role offers a varied mix of office-based technical work and site activities, working across a range of infrastructure and development projects throughout the South East.
The Role
You will work across the full geotechnical project lifecycle, from ground investigation and specification through to interpretation, design and reporting. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Planning, managing and undertaking elements of ground investigation and site works.
- Spending regular periods on site, typically up to 2–3 days per week, with occasional short periods of full-time site work across the South East.
- Preparing and contributing to ground investigation specifications and earthworks specifications.
- Scheduling and coordinating geotechnical testing and interpreting laboratory and field results.
- Reviewing and interpreting ground investigation logs and factual data.
- Preparing and contributing to Ground Investigation Reports (GIRs/GDRs) and interpretive geotechnical reports.
- Undertaking geotechnical assessments and analysis to support project design.
- Developing and reviewing earthworks designs, including cut and fill assessments and earthworks strategies.
- Using geotechnical modelling software such as PLAXIS to undertake analysis and support design solutions.
- Working collaboratively with civil, structural, environmental and other engineering disciplines.
- Supporting project managers and senior colleagues with technical delivery, programming and client requirements.
- Contributing to technical reports, proposals and tenders.
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About You
We are looking for a geotechnical professional with strong practical and technical experience, ideally at Consultant or Senior Consultant level.
You will have:
- Strong UK geotechnical consultancy experience – UK experience is essential.
- Good experience across ground investigation and earthworks.
- Experience preparing or contributing to GI and earthworks specifications.
- Experience scheduling geotechnical testing and interpreting field and laboratory results.
- Strong ability to interpret GI logs and ground conditions and translate findings into practical engineering recommendations.
- Experience producing GIRs/GDRs and interpretive geotechnical reports.
- Good geotechnical modelling and analysis experience, ideally including PLAXIS.
- Experience with earthworks design and/or earthworks strategies.
- Good understanding of UK geotechnical standards, guidance and construction practices.
- Ability and willingness to undertake regular site-based work across the South East.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
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Desirable
- Chartered or working towards Chartered status with ICE, GeolSoc or another relevant professional body.
- Experience working on infrastructure, residential, commercial or major development projects.
- Experience with slope stability, retaining structures, foundations or ground improvement.
- Experience using other geotechnical software and design packages.
- Full UK driving licence.
Why Waterman?
At Waterman, you’ll join a collaborative Infrastructure & Environment team working on a diverse range of projects across the UK. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of technical work, develop your career and work alongside experienced professionals across geotechnical, civil engineering, environmental and infrastructure disciplines.
We are committed to supporting our people with professional development, technical training and opportunities to progress within the business.
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