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We are specialists in the built environment and complex infrastructure. We maintain a one firm ethos and family culture which has allowed the business to operate across all barriers, always focused to achieve best for project, and best for our people.\nWe are part of the SJ Group, this is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.\nHeadquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.\nThey include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.\nPlease visit our website: www.surbanajurong.com\nAbout the role\nAs an Associate in our Geotechnical Engineering team, you will take a leading role in delivering technically robust, commercially successful and innovative engineering solutions across complex UK buildings and infrastructure projects. Working closely with Directors, you will help shape geotechnical design strategies, lead multidisciplinary delivery teams, and provide technical guidance on deep basements, foundations, retained structures, asset impact assessments and ground movement engineering in dense urban environments.\nYou will be responsible for developing strong client relationships, supporting new business opportunities, and ensuring exceptional technical and commercial outcomes on all commissions under your direction. You will also mentor, support and develop engineers within the team, contributing to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and technical excellence across the UK geotechnical practice.\nRobert Bird Group has a strong record of delivering award-winning UK projects, including:\n21 Moorfields, London - Structural Steel Design Award 2025 (Winner); Ground Engineering Awards 2019 (Winner).\nSpire London - Ground Engineering Awards 2018 (Winner) for excellence demonstrated on the project.\nDuties\nTechnical Delivery\nLead geotechnical design for deep basements, foundations, retaining structures and ground-movement assessments.\nOversee and interpret ground investigations; prepare and review technical reports.\nDeliver advanced numerical modelling (PLAXIS 2D/3D, GeoStudio, WALLAP, Repute, Oasys package).\nDevelop design concepts, methodologies and project strategies with Directors.\nEnsure design risk management and CDM compliance throughout project stages.\nProject & Commercial Management\nPlan resources, manage programmes and control project costs.\nPrepare fee proposals and negotiate variations as required.\nLead design reviews and ensure QA procedures are applied.\nManage sub-consultants including scope, programme and commercials.\nClient & Team Leadership\nAct as a key client contact, ensuring expectations are understood and met.\nSupport business development through strong delivery and relationship building.\nMentor and guide Engineers and Senior Engineers; support technical and professional growth.\nWhat We Are Looking For\nDegree in Civil Engineering; MSc in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.\nChartered or near-Chartered with ICE or The Geological Society.\nStrong experience with PLAXIS 2D/3D and numerical tools such as GeoStudio, Repute, WALLAP and Oasys package.\nProven geotechnical design experience across buildings and infrastructure projects.\nStrong report writing, self-checking and technical communication skills.\nGood understanding of CDM Regulations in a design and investigation environment.\nExperience in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.\nConfident project manager with commercial awareness and ability to deliver profitable projects.\nAbility to lead technical workstreams, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and engage directly with clients.\nWhat we offer you:\nRBG is a growing, fast-paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.\nReasonable Adjustments\nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support-such as receiving the application form in an alternative format-please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.\nYour experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.\nIf there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.\nAgency\nPlease note that any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or directly to SJ Group employees’ personal email accounts will be considered the property of SJ Group. As such, we will not be liable for any agency fees associated with these submissions.\nTo be recognized as an authorized recruitment agency or search firm for SJ Group, a formal written agreement must be in place. Additionally, agencies must be invited by our Recruitment Team to submit candidates for specific roles.\nWe appreciate your cooperation and understanding.\nAt Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. 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