At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.

Globally our coastal and maritime infrastructure faces a number of challenges for it to remain resilient given the increase in climate induced hazards, and to efficiently service the needs of our energy transitions towards low carbon fuels and marine renewables.  At HR Wallingford our team of engineers and scientists apply world leading skills and knowledge to help face these challenges.  We blend physical and numerical modelling with practical engineering and experience to provide unique validation and insights to the projects we are involved with, setting us ahead in the regeneration and development of resilient port, maritime, waterfront and coastal infrastructure.

As Senior Engineer you will: support the growth of HR Wallingford’s geotechnical delivery across the coastal and maritime sectors; support and consolidate the geotechnical excellence in the engineering group and uphold the standard and quality of work that HR Wallingford is recognised worldwide for; and apply innovative techniques to support ongoing sustainability within the engineering group and across the company

Key qualifications and skills

  • Professional membership of a relevant body (e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers), ideally Chartered or working towards Chartered status, and or a postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
  • An engineering or science related degree with a strong numerical and analytical background.
  • Experience to take the initiative, find solutions and proactively drive progress.
  • Ability to support and work closely with other members of the Engineering Team to optimise the hydraulic design of structures and facilities
  • Knowledge in project management with the planning, management and delivery of technically challenging and complex projects on time and on budget.
  • Real world experience of site investigation, and laboratory testing of a variety of soil types.
  • Real world experience of geotechnical design of piled and shallow foundations, including driveability and installation assessments, including knowledge of current international design standards, in particular Eurocodes.
  • Experience of geotechnical design of slope stability, settlement analysis, soil improvement techniques.

The closing date for this role is 2nd September 2024

How to apply

If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by emailing careers@hrwallingford.com

Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter. 

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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.

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