Senior Engineer

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Company Description

Ayesa is a globally-oriented, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and sustainability. These principles form the bedrock of our dedication to our 11,300 employees and serve as the driving forces behind our spirit of innovation.

With a presence in 23 countries worldwide, Ayesa has earned a prominent international reputation in various engineering fields, including infrastructure, water conveyance and treatment systems, transportation, marine projects, waste management, aeronautics, and defense. Additionally, Ayesa is a well-established technology consultancy, specializing in facilitating the digital transformation of large corporations, particularly in the utilities sector, and providing technological solutions for public institutions.

As a technology and engineering firm, we complement our technological proficiency with the capacity to design physical infrastructures. This includes crafting distinctive buildings that imbue cities with character, designing iconic bridges that seamlessly blend into their surroundings, creating transportation systems such as high-speed roads, intelligent roadways, stations, and airports that serve as the backbone of regions, and engineering remotely controlled networks for energy and water distribution, driving urban and demographic development.

Position

If you are ready for a new challenge Ayesa have an opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to be based at our Manchester office to work on a range of design engineering projects. As an example, recent commissions have included a large number of earthwork renewals, slope stability assessments for flood defence embankments and the design of earth retention systems.

This prospect is for an experienced geotechnical engineering professional wanting to increase their experience in the rail environment, combining the application of technical expertise with knowledge of the systems and processes in this highly regulated and complex environment. At Ayesa we work primarily on sensitive aged embankments and cuttings, we strive at all times to develop solutions that optimise the whole life cost of the works and that are practical and buildable in a rail context.

The attributes required to successfully fulfil this role are:

• Proficient in slope stability shallow and deep foundations, retaining wall, temporary works, soil nails and ground anchor design and the planning, implementation and interpretation of site investigations.
• Experience in delivering detailed design engineering solutions, drawings and specifications in slope stability, earthworks and retaining structures particularly in the rail environment.
• Have a proven track record of achievements in technical, commercial and project management whilst working in a fast moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Preparation of technical documentation, contract documents and fee estimates.
• Able to work in collaboration with other engineering disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Clients and gain a good understanding of their sector to foster effective and enduring relationships.
• Ability to manage a challenging workload.
• A team player with a mature approach including first class interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in developing themselves and team members to full potential by promoting Continuous Professional Development.

Benefits

• Strong basic salary
• Attractive pension benefits
• Death in service cover
• Accident and illness cover
• Training and Education assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional membership funding
• Annual leave increases in line with service

Candidates wishing to apply must be eligible for work in the UK.

Requirements

• A degree (minimum 2:1) in civil engineering.
• Around 5 - 10 years' relevant UK project geotechnical design engineering experience.
• A Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or appropriate professional body.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous professional development.

Other information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.