Geotechnical Engineer - Derby, United Kingdom - Akela Ground Engineering Limited

    Akela Ground Engineering Limited
    Akela Ground Engineering Limited Derby, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Due to continued growth and expansion, we are currently looking to recruit a Geotechnical Engineer / Estimator to our team.

    Company Description

    Akela Ground Engineering Limited is a nationwide foundation specialist provider located in Glasgow and soon to open offices in Derbyshire. The company delivers design and foundation services to private and public sector organizations. With a team of experienced designers and engineers, Akela Ground Engineering Limited has a proven track record of delivering results in housing, commercial/industrial, and infrastructure projects. The Company have heavily invested in industry-leading plant and facilities, offering a complete package of works from site investigation to piling and ground beams.

    Role Description

    Reporting to our Technical Director, our ideal candidate will be an ambitious geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist with experience in earthwork designs, slope stability, foundation design, gravity and embedding wall design. We would expect you to be qualified to a minimum HND level in building/civil engineering and to be capable of undertaking pile design. You should be capable of managing your own workload and capable of multi-tasking to respond to our expanding client base and the requirement to produce a consistent and quality service. This is a full-time hybrid role. You will be responsible for reviewing site investigations, analysing soil samples, and designing pile foundations. You will work closely with the existing design and commercial team to ensure the proper implementation of ground engineering solutions..

    Qualifications

    • HND or Degree Level in Civil Engineering or related field.
    • Site Investigation and Soil analysis skills
    • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology knowledge
    • Pile / Foundation Design expertise
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Benefits

    • Competitive Salary
    • Hybrid Working
    • Company Car