Geotechnical Engineer

Job description / Role

Geotechnical Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer with a leading consultancy based in Gibraltar.

You will work on a diverse range of projects of varying magnitude and complexity, across most sectors, including residential, leisure, commercial, civil/infrastructure, highways; tunnels and airfields.

Responsibilities will include:

* Geotechnical data assessment, analysis, risk assessment, modelling, and reporting
* Geotechnical desk studies and scoping, specification, management, and supervision of site investigations
* Site characterisation including ground modelling and geotechnical interpretation
* Geotechnical design including substructure, and preparation of ground models
* Numerical modelling and analysis of slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures ? cliff face inspection; rock fall hazard and risk analysis and modelling, and design of rock fall protective measures

Requirements

You will ideally have the following key attributes

* Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, or relevant subject
* A minimum of 5 years relevant design experience
* Detailed knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards
* Experience in seismic design
* Membership of an appropriate professional institution or body
* EU or UK citizenship (or the ability to work within Gibraltar)

On offer is the opportunity to work in a British speaking country with Mediterranean climate, culture and working environment.

Competitive salary with flexible working arrangements; company pension scheme; private medical Insurance; and 28 days annual leave with 13 Public Holidays. A professional subscription is also included.

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.