Job Description
As one of the UK’s leading geotechnical consultancies Atkins offers a comprehensive service in ground technology. With more than 200 professionals, Atkins Geotechnics reputation is built on the skills, excellence and commitment of our people, in all aspects of geotechnical engineering. We offer expertise in a full range of disciplines, including: - Geotechnical Investigation
- Geology and Geohazards
- Foundations and Substructures
- Deep basements & underground space engineering
- Offshore and seismic geotechnics
- Tunnel engineering
- Expert Services
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced geotechnical engineer to lead a highly qualified team of geotechnical specialists working mainly in the offshore and petrochemical sectors in our newly established London Office, which we have set-up to meet growing demand from our clients.
Requirements
Your role will be to develop and expand our offshore geotechnics business and our involvement in soil-structure interaction problems in the offshore and petrochemical sectors, building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding team. Your offshore engineering knowledge and reputation will be supported by the considerable depth of skill and expertise within Atkins’ rapidly expanding UK and worldwide geotechnics business which includes a number of internationally renowned experts.Candidates should have: - Good people skills and the ability to develop and lead a design team
- Excellent communication skills - you should also be able to liaise at project manager level with our clients. excellent report writing skills and the ability to self-check and produce accurate work
- Appropriate amount of experience in a fast moving engineering consultancy environment
- Familiarity with offshore and seismic site investigations; design of offshore pile, gravity base and suction anchor foundations; soil-pipeline interaction; design for dynamic and earthquake loadings; design of large onshore tank foundations
- Familiarity with the application of numerical modelling to ground structure interaction problems using commercially available finite element and finite difference packages
- A flare for innovation
- Strong academic background with a relevant degree - ideally MSc (+) or equiv.
- UK Driving Licence
- Candidates in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level would be an advantage
Training
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of on and off the job training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.
Rewards & Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- Flexible annual leave scheme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Share Incentive Plan
- Employee Car Ownership Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Professional Membership Fees paid
- Personal Accident Cover
- Give as You Earn
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance
- Childcare Vouchers
- Sports and social events programme*
- Car Share Programme*
*Not applicable at all offices
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