Associate Geotechnical Engineer, Gibraltar (GIB)

Associate Geotechnical Engineer, Gibraltar (GIB)

How about a proper change of scenery and a challenging new role in sunny Gibraltar?

If you are an experienced Associate-level Geotechnical Engineer, this is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative engineering consultancy in Gibraltar and take a leading role in developing its geotechnical capability.

As the company's geotechnical specialist, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of geotechnical work across a diverse range of projects, while working closely with the wider engineering team. External specialist support will also be available when required.

What's in it for you?

(Apart from the 300+ days of sunshine every year and a Mediterranean lifestyle….)

• Attractive starting salary dependent on experience

• 6 months free accommodation in Gibraltar 

• One-way flight and transfer to Gibraltar or nearby (if relocating)

• Performance-based annual bonus

• Company pension scheme and private medical insurance 

• Professional subscription 

• 28 days annual leave and 12 public holidays per year

• Flexible working regime in accordance with regulations and tax guidance

What you’ll be doing

This is a newly created position, and you will be the company's dedicated geotechnical specialist, with the backing of an external geotechnical consultant team for additional support when needed. You will work on a diverse range of projects with varying magnitude and complexity, across a variety of sectors - including foundation design for complex refurbishment projects within constrained urban environments, slope stabilisation and tunnel works in rock, rockfall assessment, hazard analysis and remediation works.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Geotechnical data assessment, analysis, risk assessment, modelling, and reporting

• Geotechnical desk studies and scoping, specification, management, and supervision of geotechnical site investigations

• Site characterisation including ground modelling and geotechnical interpretation

• Geotechnical design including substructure, and preparation of ground models

• Undertake numerical modelling and analysis of slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures

• Cliff face inspection; rock fall hazard and risk analysis and modelling, and design of rock fall protective measures

What you’ll need

You can be just the right person for this Associate Geotechnical Engineer role if you have:

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Geophysics or similar subject

• Chartered Engineer status 

• Min. 7 years of relevant geotechnical design experience, at least partially gained in the UK or Gibraltar or working on international projects in an English-speaking environment

• Knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards

• Experience in seismic / earthquake design would be a distinct advantage

• Confidence operating independently as the sole geotechnical resource in-house, with external support available when required

• EU or UK citizenship

Please email your CV to hello@talentman.uk if you feel this is the right opportunity for you.

Note: we can only consider applications from EU or UK citizens who do not require a visa/permit to work in Gibraltar.