Senior Geotechnical Engineer

RSK Group

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Salary Not Specified

RSK Group, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f903c732cc8a47958b7e3e9c571b009c

Full Job Description

  • Completing and managing geotechnical projects through desk studies and ground investigation phases, through to the production of interpretive reports for projects in both the UK and overseas

  • Design, supervision and management of ground investigation and construction works

  • Earthworks design, specification and supervision/verification

  • Cliff and slope stability inspections and remedial design

  • Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications

    BEng/Meng/BSc or equivalent in Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or Geology or related subject essential

  • MSc in geotechnics/engineering geology or similar desirable but not essential

  • Working towards chartership with either the Geological Society or ICE or another relevant professional body

  • Demonstrable experience in the following:

  • + Preparation of geotechnical desk studies/geohazard assessments
    + Designing, specifying, supervising and managing ground investigations
    + Developing ground models and deriving geotechnical parameters
    + Production of high quality interpretative reports, design reports and specifications
    + Geotechnical analysis of foundations, slopes, earthworks, basements and retaining structures
  • Experience of conducting desk studies and geohazard assessments for a large-scale linear infrastructure in the UK and/or internationally would be desirable

  • Full UK drivers licence.

    The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential., We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.


  • Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK's leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

    RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

    At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

    Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

    We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

    By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

    We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

    If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

    Salary Commensurate with experience
    Location London, UK

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  • Commensurate with Experience

  • Contributory Pension Scheme

  • Free life assurance cover

  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, and private health care