Senior Engineer - Geotechnical

Transport for London

  • England
  • £60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Location: Stratford / Remote workingSalary: Circa £60k plus excellent benefitsContract type: TfLHybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.There’s more to it than tubes, roads, buildings and bridges. This is about connecting communities and creating opportunities, so we’re ready for the 21st century and beyond.Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in one of our Central Engineering, Transport System Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering teams and, as well as maintaining legacy assets, you’ll deliver new systems and solutions.Day-to-day, your focus will be on delivering designs, drawings, information, calculations and enhancements that keep vital, innovative and big-budget projects moving.You’ll make sure assets are safe, working and compliant; develop your own solutions; and be a trusted source of engineering advice for everyone, including our Heads of Engineering Delivery.As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will have a Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering Degree and be a chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or The Geological Society.You will have experience in geotechnical inspection, ground investigation, monitoring, assessment, design and stabilisation of earth structures as well as design of foundations, retaining walls and earthworks in a railway and road environment preferably gained on the TfL network or other similar networks within UK.Knowledge of legislation, technical standards and industry best practice related to earth structures and geotechnical engineering is essential. Ability to use key geotechnical design software Slope/W is essential and other software such as Wallap, Repute, Palxis and others is desirable.As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you may be involved in the design and construction of major projects within TfL, as well as reviewing designs carried out by others and providing independent design checks. You will also be required to provide technical support to the other members within the team. The more teams you’ve led, the better. But it’s important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy too. That’s because, wherever you join us, you’ll explore work of unparalleled scale, scope and variety across a unique range of projects, as you build your career and expertise. So come and bring on tomorrow, as an Engineer at TfL.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.Application Process
Please apply using your most recent CV and Cover Letter. (Word format only) We encourage you to apply for the position that is most relevant to your existing skills, knowledge and experience as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th June 2024 @ 23:59BenefitsIn return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.Our benefit package includes;
  • Final Salary Pension Scheme
  • Free travel for you on the TfL network
  • Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
  • 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
  • TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
  • Private Healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
  • Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
  • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers through the MyTfL rewards programme
  • Discounted Eurostar travel

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