Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Owing to an increased workload including successful framework awards RSK Geosciences have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join RSK Geosciences in Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh). Working alongside an experienced team based UK-wide, you will get involved with a wide variety of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects in sectors including energy infrastructure, renewables and development/ regeneration projects. Key clients include Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN), Scottish Power Renewables, Tier 1 contractors and local authorities. We have been involved in several high profile and award-winning projects, which have been recognised at the Environment Analyst Brownfield Awards. In addition, several of our staff have been shortlisted for prestigious awards including the Ground Engineering Rising Star Awards and Environment Analyst Technical Lead and Best Early Career Professional, and the RSK Geosciences training programme has won the 2024 Ground Engineering Award for Excellence in Learning and Development. What you can expect in this position As a senior member of the team you will be expected to lead or assist in the delivery of geotechnical projects and will therefore be able to demonstrate strong technical, commercial and project management capabilities. It is expected that employees working at this grade will have a keen project finance awareness, be client facing, self-motivated, exhibit a proactive approach, and work well within a team environment. Our current team works out of offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Hybrid working will also be considered. Based on our current workload and client base there are ample opportunities to develop within this role and to assist in managing our growing team. What you'll be doing:

• Project manage a variety of ground investigation projects as Principal Contractor and Contractor in accordance with existing framework contracts
• Design, plan and manage geotechnical/geo-environmental investigation projects including the production or technical review of high-quality GI specifications, factual and interpretive reports
• Working with technical and projects leads to deliver and report on appropriate solutions on geotechnical matters including slopes, earthworks, foundations, basements and retaining structures
• Preparing and technically reviewing technical notes, drawings and geotechnical reports and sharing knowledge through preparing and delivering seminars and training
• Communicating with colleagues, clients (both external and within the wider RSK Group) and stakeholders to build strong working relationships with the aim of exceeding client expectations, encouraging repeat business and contributing to a strong team ethic
• Supporting business development through managing the preparation of tenders in line with existing frameworks and RSK templates
• Occasional UK travel to other RSK Geoscience office will be necessary
• Stewardship of health, safety and environment in accordance with company standards and contribute to sustainability goals
• Coaching and mentoring others within the geosciences team in geotechnical and project management matters.
  Experienced geotechnical engineer with at least ten years of working in a geotechnical/ engineering consultancy environment
• Strong technical, commercial and project management capabilities
• Practical experience in design, supervision and management of geotechnical site investigations
• A thorough understanding of geology, ground investigation works, engineering geology and geotechnical engineering
• Demonstrable experience of geotechnical interpretive reporting and problem solving
• Excellent understanding of current geotechnical industry guidance and standards, and strong soil (and ideally rock) logging capabilities
• Understanding and demonstrable experience in the use of various geotechnical software packages to assess piles, settlement, slope stability and retaining walls, e.g. Oasys Geotechnical Software suite, would be beneficial
• Proven experience of preparing tenders and fee proposals
• Proactive and a self-starter, able to work independently and within teams face to face and remotely
• Client driven with the ability to motivate and engage with immediate colleagues and those across the wider RSK business
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
• Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise workload
• Computer literate and skilled with Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience of using Microsoft Project also valuable.
• Full UK driving licence., BEng or BSc or equivalent in Civil, Geology or Geotechnical Engineering or similar is essential
• Further degree in Soil/Rock Mechanics, Engineering Geology, Geotechnics or equivalent is preferable but not essential
• Chartered Engineer/Geologist with a relevant professional body (e.g. CGeol, CEng, RoGEP).
  RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
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?
• £commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy childcare vouchers, additional holidays and private health care
• Support with continued professional and leadership development and payment of professional membership fees.