Careers at Peter Baxter Associates

 

Geotechnical Engineer

We seek a suitably qualified and experienced Geotechnical Engineer to take over the day to day administration of Peter Baxter Associates Ltd, to reduce the Director’s workload and to develop future opportunities.

We envisage the role will appeal to a mid career professional with an entrepreneurial mindset, who seeks greater control and variety in their future career.

A competitive salary and profit share package will be offered. The role is full time, hybrid with site visits and in person office meetings, and flexible working can be discussed.

The ideal candidate will have all the technical and personal abilities listed below. Professional support will be provided to enable the successful candidate to fill any gaps in their technical abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Quotations
  • Planning, commissioning, and organisation of field works
  • Visiting supervision of field works
  • Laboratory based sample logging and borehole log preparation
  • Soil test scheduling
  • Report drafting
  • Invoice approval and credit control
  • Health and safety administration
  • Quality management

Technical Abilities and Experience

  • An in depth knowledge of site investigation techniques, preferably gained with an SI contractor or consultant
  • A deep understanding of engineering geology and soils testing with relevant professional experience
  • Excellent written English
  • A good understanding of soil logging, foundation design, and slope stability analysis, with relevant professional experience
  • Familiarity with contaminated land investigation and reporting

Personal Qualities and Experience

  • Organisational ability, demonstrated by previous experience
  • Excellent time management skills
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate that they are creative in developing solutions, methodical in carrying them out, and empathic and calm

Qualifications

  • BSc Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology. Other qualifications will be considered with suitable experience
  • A UK work visa and driving licence
  • Familiarity with geotechnical design and reporting software
  • A second European language would be advantageous

Apply for this role

Please send us your CV and a covering letter by email to info@peterbaxterassociates.co.uk or by post to Peter Baxter Associates, Kestner Works, Bredgar Road, Gillingham, Kent ME8 6PL.