Principal/ Associate and Chief Geotechnical Engineer

Principal/ Associate and Chief Geotechnical Engineer - Seismic Engineering

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Your role

We are looking for a range of staff who will take on either Principal, Associate or Chief Geotechnical Engineering roles in our Ground Engineering business. We are looking for staff who have the leadership and technical capabilities to drive complex geotechnical projects, work in a technical review function and support Atkins Réalis colleagues to increase their understanding about advanced geotechnical principles.

The successful candidates will be expected to hold a pivotal leadership role in our Geotechnical and Numerical Modelling Technical Disciplines. These form the core of our technical capability, ensuring that Atkins Réalis continues to push the envelope of our geotechnical design and modelling as clients continually demand more from us.

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- A good academic background with an engineering degree and ideally an MSc or PhD in a subject and holding Chartered status.

- Good experience in geotechnical analysis and design experience in seismic geotechnical analysis and design including seismic design for shallow and deep foundations, soil‑structure interaction, seismic deformational analyses, seismic response of dams and embankments, liquefaction assessment and ground improvement.

- Experience in leading numerical modelling teams with advanced numerical modelling software (e.g., FLAC / FLAC3D, PLAXIS 2D / 3D etc) and analyzing results.

- Detailed understanding of advanced constitutive soil models, parameter selection for such models, soil‑structure interaction and experience of numerical modelling software (FLAC / FLAC3D, PLAXIS 2D / 3D etc) in addition to standard geotechnical software.

- Experience in validation of geotechnical numerical analysis and numerical model calibration.

- Experience in managing the process of geotechnical numerical analysis within an interdisciplinary project environment.

- Capability to drive digital innovation and further Atkins Réalis capability in advanced geotechnical analysis and design.

- Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients and engineers from other disciplines.

- Excellent report writing skills with the ability to manage the delivery of exemplary written documents and review the work of colleagues.

- A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas and valid UK driving licence.

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – Atkins Réalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Make it brilliant, a career with Atkins Réalis.

We are Atkins Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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