About us

Robert Bird Group is a leading international structural, geotechnical, civil and construction engineering consultancy.

We are specialists in the built environment and complex infrastructure.

We are recognized for a large range of landmark projects and can offer you excellent career progression and opportunities in inspiring and challenging projects, both locally and internationally.

RBG offers dedicated in-house Geotechnical Engineering teams based in London (our central hub) and Dubai.

RBG’s award-winning geotechnical teams continue to provide industry-leading design solutions on a variety of challenging and prestigious building and infrastructure projects.

Our teams are able to service projects located across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand and the US.

We use a range of complex analytical tools in combination with our ‘Design Leadership’ and ‘Design for Delivery’ approach to develop and inform optimised construction sequences, innovative construction techniques and advanced design solutions, which reduce or eliminate construction risks, leading to better programme and cost outcomes, and sustainability savings.

The opportunity

We are looking for an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Team in the London Office.

This is an exciting time for Robert Bird Group, as we go through continual expansion, and so presents an opportunity for someone looking to further their career within a thriving engineering consultancy.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of the team and to manage and deliver the geotechnical aspects of a variety of prestigious buildings and infrastructure projects within the UK and overseas.

This role will provide the candidate with continuous exposure to collaborate with other teams and disciplines within RBG UK and overseas, as well as to interface with existing and prospective clients.

Duties:

• Actively participate in developing UK practice and promote Robert Bird Group to existing and prospective clients.
• Conducting geotechnical site investigations including testing, data logging and technical reporting.
• Delivery of high standard geotechnical designs and ground movement assessments.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across mixed use, commercial, urban, buildings and infrastructure projects
• Planning and managing large scale projects. This will include coordinating the preparation of cost estimates, tender submissions, technical documentation, client reports and monitoring project progress, project scheduling/resourcing, and meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Mentor and line manage the junior staff.

Required qualifications and memberships

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent, with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering
• Masters (or equivalent) in Geotechnical Engineering or other relevant discipline topics is a preference
• Minimum 8-10years industry experience
• Proven project management skills (achieving prescribed budget, timeframe and client requirements)
• Familiar with using Python, Wallap, Slope W, Plaxis 2D, Plaxis 3D and Repute software
• An understanding of the business/organisation/marketing context of business solutions.
• Well-developed consulting skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and expectations
• Ability to manage junior staff and support their growth
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Chartered Member of the ICE or the Geotechnical Society or equivalent

Why work with Us

Robert Bird Group is a growing, fast-paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online.

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Robert Bird Group is an equal employment opportunity employer.

This role does not require agency input.

Please do not forward CVs directly to RBG’s employees/managers.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.