Role Overview:
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Lead to join our team within the Design and Construction Management Department, based in Ruthin.
Key Responsibilities:
Tender Support: • Manage geotechnical reviews and assessments for tenders. • Analyse geotechnical data provided during the tender process and identify key risks. • Advise on additional ground investigations (GI) and manage specialist consultants to ensure optimal solutions are selected. • Contribute to mix design for stabilisation, and support the selection of plant and techniques (ripping, stabilisation, blasting, etc.). • Review and advise on temporary works, including retaining structures, working platforms, and haul roads. • Assess and classify materials, identify potential borrow pits, and ensure pricing aligns with material specialisms. • Promote value engineering by providing alternative solutions for both temporary and permanent works, including retaining walls and piling. • Produce specialist text for tender submissions and technical documents.
Live Project Support: • Conduct safety reviews for quarry operations and oversee material classifications. • Support stabilisation mix design and testing on live sites. • Manage relationships with external consultants.
Bid Support and Management: • Assist with design management during pre-construction phases, reviewing technical submissions and quality statements. • Work with bid teams to ensure design programmes are in line with the employer's requirements and contractual obligations. • Oversee the selection and briefing of design teams for significant projects. • Coordinate the flow of information between departments to support the development of bids, including ensuring all technical queries are resolved. • Track and manage risks during the bid process, ensuring commercial and technical risks are highlighted.
Design Management: • Lead geotechnical design processes, ensuring timely delivery of design information to clients and internal teams. • Scrutinise sub-consultant designs and assumptions for Design & Build contracts, providing technical challenges and verifications. • Identify and implement value engineering opportunities during bid and construction phases. • Review and approve temporary works designs for all company projects. • Ensure geotechnical activities align with company quality assurance procedures, updating them as necessary.
Experience and Qualifications:
Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline. Proven experience in a geotechnical or design management role within a civil engineering environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Project is essential; P6 Primavera experience is desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A proactive approach with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders and build strong working relationships. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Ideally, a current CSCS card holder.
What We Offer:
Benefits: Competitive salary. Car Allowance Opportunities for professional growth and career progression within a well-established company. Company pension scheme. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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Key Responsibilities:
Tender Support: • Manage geotechnical reviews and assessments for tenders. • Analyse geotechnical data provided during the tender process and identify key risks. • Advise on additional ground investigations (GI) and manage specialist consultants to ensure optimal solutions are selected. • Contribute to mix design for stabilisation, and support the selection of plant and techniques (ripping, stabilisation, blasting, etc.). • Review and advise on temporary works, including retaining structures, working platforms, and haul roads. • Assess and classify materials, identify potential borrow pits, and ensure pricing aligns with material specialisms. • Promote value engineering by providing alternative solutions for both temporary and permanent works, including retaining walls and piling. • Produce specialist text for tender submissions and technical documents.
Live Project Support: • Conduct safety reviews for quarry operations and oversee material classifications. • Support stabilisation mix design and testing on live sites. • Manage relationships with external consultants.
Bid Support and Management: • Assist with design management during pre-construction phases, reviewing technical submissions and quality statements. • Work with bid teams to ensure design programmes are in line with the employer's requirements and contractual obligations. • Oversee the selection and briefing of design teams for significant projects. • Coordinate the flow of information between departments to support the development of bids, including ensuring all technical queries are resolved. • Track and manage risks during the bid process, ensuring commercial and technical risks are highlighted.
Design Management: • Lead geotechnical design processes, ensuring timely delivery of design information to clients and internal teams. • Scrutinise sub-consultant designs and assumptions for Design & Build contracts, providing technical challenges and verifications. • Identify and implement value engineering opportunities during bid and construction phases. • Review and approve temporary works designs for all company projects. • Ensure geotechnical activities align with company quality assurance procedures, updating them as necessary.
Experience and Qualifications:
Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline. Proven experience in a geotechnical or design management role within a civil engineering environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Project is essential; P6 Primavera experience is desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A proactive approach with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders and build strong working relationships. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Ideally, a current CSCS card holder.
What We Offer:
Benefits: Competitive salary. Car Allowance Opportunities for professional growth and career progression within a well-established company. Company pension scheme. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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