Geotechnical Engineer / Consultant

We expect the candidate will need a minimum of 5 years technical experience before they are considered for the role, with a strong record in the successful delivery of geotechnical engineering design to support the planning sector and preferably a good commercial background.

This role requires someone who has an entrepreneurial mindset and looking for a platform to not only make a difference, but stamp their own identity onto an exciting environmental business.  Therefore, the role not only needs somebody who is technically confident, but someone who is not afraid to guide clients through the challenges of overcoming technical problems from the moment a proposal is requested all the way through to delivering an actionable report that will get sites approval.

The candidate will also need to contribute to the development of the wider technical team and will be working closely with other disciplines to ensure that projects are delivered as effectively as possible, and resources and knowledge is shared. Our geotechnical projects are UK based and range from single residential dwellings through to major residential, industrial and infrastructure, environmental impact assessments.

Responsibilities

The technical bar for somebody working as a Senior Consultant in Lustre is that they must have developed a well-rounded foresight for reasonably complex issues to be overcome within their sphere of expertise, confident with and have the capability to manage many situations with minimal intervention by their more senior colleagues.

• A practical and well-rounded foresight for potential issues and effectively managing situations before they arise.
• Technical competency based on high level of skill and understanding usually reflected in Chartership (or identical accreditation) or working towards Chartership status.
• Project Manager capable of overseeing several regular to mid-sized multi-disciplinary projects and two to three strategic projects at any one time with minimal intervention depending on mastery. Can peer review select technical reports.
• Can delegate and co-ordinate high levels of workload. Able to clearly define important verses urgent (less important) tasks.
• Committed to maintaining effective working relationships and workflows amongst the team, suppliers and clients.
• Working as a Relationship Manager with at least several key clients and agents, building a solid technical and commercial reputation.
• Opportunity Manager on proposals with proven track record of awards. Commercially aware and growing as a Relationship Manager with trusted contacts.

Expectations

The level of mastery and experience for a candidate’s role and responsibility described above will be used to determine the consultant grade and level of expectation. Our expectations include:

• A minimum of 5 years relevant UK experience of geotechnical assessments and design.
• University degree in a relevant geotechnical or engineering based subject, ideally masters in specific field.
• Excellent organisational and numerical skills with experience of managing your own workload.
• Excellent reporting, proposal skills and confidence to liaise directly with clients and regulators.
• Design, preparation and project management of geotechnical investigations including preparation of health and safety plans, supervision during investigations including logging to BS5930 and EC7 and soil sampling. The candidate will need to have familiarity with all ground investigation techniques.
• Use of geotechnical databases, such as HoleBASE and use of slope stability applications, such as SLIDE or SLOPE/W.
• Preparation of factual and interpretative reports, including bearing capacity, settlement, pavement design and foundations. A working knowledge of pile design, soil nails, ground anchors, retaining walls, slope stabilisation, dewatering and reinforced soil would also be desirable.
• A flexible and dynamic approach and for working in a growing team.

Who We Are

Lustre Consulting has been established for 14 years and successful candidates will be joining us at an exciting time. Our employees have the opportunity to influence the growth and success of the company, with the potential to benefit from our continued expansion.

In 2015 we became the first company in Medway to achieve ‘The Workplace Wellbeing Charter’. We are committed to prioritise the wellbeing of our employees through various initiatives and policies to create a healthy workplace.

Lustre Consulting is an equal opportunities employer who encourages and supports Continued Professional Development. We support all employees in gaining chartership of their relevant professional institute and provide suitable training opportunities to do so. We pride ourselves on providing a professional and personable approach to Environmental Consultancy and recognise that this is largely due to ensuring we have a suitably trained, friendly and satisfied team.

If this position is of interest to you, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01634 757 705. Alternatively, you can send an email of interest along with a copy of your CV to info@lustreconsulting.com