Geotechnical Engineer

Vacancy Overview:

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

Job Purpose / Overview:

The Geotechnical Engineer will be part of the Engineering and Technical function within the Civil Work Program organisation, reporting to the Geotechnical Manager, to manage the geotechnical risks, set up & endorse the geotechnical Requirements on behalf of the SZC Client and ensure the Requirements are being abided to by the Designers and Contractors. This is a day rate contract role based from the London office, with hybrid working available.

Principal Accountabilities:

The Geotechnical Engineer will have involvement in geotechnical aspects across many aspects of the project, including but not limited to the below:

• Ground Investigation – offshore and onshore.
• Site Trials.
• Ground stabilisation and improvement.
• Road and rail schemes.
• Ecology and ground protection for wetland (SSSI).
• Offshore jetty foundations.
• Material testing on peat and crag sand.
• Earthworks – excavation, transportation, storage, blending and backfill (R1++, R1).
• Groundwater dewatering, control, and fluvial flooding prevention.
• Ground structures including major anchored cut off wall, earthworks sea defence bunds, piles, ground stabilisation, tunnel launch shafts.
• Marine offshore tunnel intakes/outfalls.
• Tunnelling in sand, including grout blocks at launch shafts.
• Ground movements to existing nuclear assets.
• Development and maintenance of Digital Ground model.
• Instrumentation and monitoring.

Dimensions:

The Engineering and Technical function of the Civil Work Programme Organisation covers the design and technical aspects of the whole civil work scope of the project:

• Advance Works, Associated Developments, Site Establishment,
• Enabling works & Earthworks
• Nuclear Island, Conventional Island and Heat Sink
• Marine and tunnelling Works
• Ancillary works

In addition to the above, to perform his/her duties and responsibilities, the Geotechnical Engineer will interact with several entities such as:

• Enabling works & Earthworks designer (AtkinsRealis)
• Civil Works Delivery team
• Civil Works Alliance
• Design Authority
• Responsible Designer: Edvance-CNEPE-TEGG
• External stakeholders (Sizewell B, ONR, EA)

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• Competent technical knowledge and skills in geology and geotechnics.
• Established and practical skills and experience across concept design, detailed design and construction stages, in:
• ground engineering, including earthworks, drainage, pavements, slopes & retaining structures, foundations and construction logistics. Familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.

Ability to communicate and engage effectively at a range of levels: Management Team, SZC stakeholders, design delivery teams, Design Authority, Regulators etc

• Clear understanding of design and engineering interfaces with construction teams, commissioning teams, supply chain and third parties

Desirable

• Experience in the nuclear sector, particularly in the design and implementation of safety-related structures, systems and components

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• 10+ years’ experience in Geotechnical Engineering

Experience of working on multi-discipline projects

• Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer (CGeol or MICE)

Desirable

• Experience in the design of nuclear projects (e.g. Hinkley Point C)
• Higher degree (MSc, MEng or PhD) in Ground Engineering / Geotechnics