Principal engineer (geotechnical) - united kingdom, york, north yorkshire

york (office/home hybrid working) permanent position cowi is a pacesetter in sustainability as we move away from all fossil fuel projects. our vision is together, we shape a sustainable and livable world . join us on the journey and be part of making a positive difference to communities for generations to come. join us in designing the future! extend your potential with a global team of experts we are looking for a principal geotechnical engineer to join our team in york, giving you the opportunity to co-create on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programmes in the uk. on a day-to-day basis, you'll be responsible for: progressing projects through preliminary and detailed design with emphasis on client requirements and assurance processes preparing and checking engineering designs, calculations, and coordinate the production of design documents for issue to the client supervising and co-ordinating projects from feasibility to detailed design, including site supervision where required overseeing development of conceptual designs development of project controls and monitoring of progress against programmes ensuring that design, assessments and checking of designs are in accordance with the current design standards, codes of practice and best practice undertaking a wide range of geotechnical design work, fully compliant with eurocode preparing and checking technical documents, reports and contract documents and assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders, including cost estimates overseeing coordination of work undertaken by external sub-contractors and design checkers maximising business development opportunities where possible and preparation of bids and tenders when required project administration reporting to line management including monitoring programme delivery, resources and budgets development and technical assurance of design including civil 3d models and reports supervising team members including engineers, senior engineers, senior technicians and assistant and graduate engineers, assisting in their progression to chartered status. your skills. our team. together, we design the future to do well in this position, we believe that you'll be eager to collaborate with others while keeping our clients engaged. you'll also pursue new insights and constantly explore new ways to improve, while respecting our clients, your colleagues, the local community, and the planet we live on. furthermore, you'll have: achieved chartership status with cgeol or ceng (or equivalent) an msc in either engineering geology or civil engineering (with significant geotechnical ability and experience) significant experience in the rail or tunnelling and infrastructure sectors experience working in a railway design and build environment. evidence of undertaking previous cre(discipline) roles under the engineering management for project standard (nr/l2/rse/02009). evidence of participating in idcs or joint idc/idrs as a discipline specialist experience both on site and in the design office familiarity with eurocodes sound understanding of cdm regulations, specifically the designer's requirements broad capability in geotechnical design earthworks, retaining structures, foundations sound understanding of the requirements regarding the risk assessment process the ability to manage your own time as well as other engineers and technicians; si subcontractors good communication skills, both verbally and in writing. why work for cowi being part of the cowi community offers more than just a competitive salary. we take care of our people both professionally and personally. some of our benefits include: 28 days' holiday plus all bank and public holidays formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities private health care, you, and your immediate dependents flexible and hybrid working conditions annual subscription fees paid for your membership of 2 professional institutions group personal pension scheme salary exchange life assurance cycle to work scheme corporate gym membership workplace nursery vouchers annual season ticket scheme as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we also partner with the wisecampaign with the aim of recruiting candidates to create a better gender balance. cowi's team in the uk together with customers, partners, and colleagues, we shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish. we do that by co-creating sustainable and beautiful solutions that improve the quality of life for people today and many generations ahead. with over 93 offices worldwide, cowi is a growing international consulting group. as a member of the uk team, you'll join our skilled experts across the transportation and energy sectors. projects are diverse and focused on offshore wind, hydro, tunnels, bridges, and highways. we pride ourselves on delivering for our clients and the communities we serve. living up to our core values is a priority in the way we work. we collaborate with our customers, partners, and colleagues to connect people and places to create better solutions. we respect our environment and focus on assisting local communities thrive by creating opportunities. we are curious and forward thinking as we pursue new knowledge and insights. most importantly, we care. how to apply all we need from you is that you upload your cv in the link below. the application deadline is stated at the top of the page. equal-opportunity employer cowi provides equal employment opportunities (eeo) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. in addition to federal law requirements, cowi complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. this policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

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