Young Geotechnical Engineer of the Year Award (26 to 30)

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This award is for engineers aged over 26 but under 30 (at 31 December 2014) who have shown innovation, astute business acumen, made a significant contribution to a project, or demonstrated technical ability through research. Entrants must be able to clearly define their critical input to work in one or more these areas.

They will be judged on all round ability - not only academic and work related achievements - but also their enthusiasm for geotechnical engineering.

Entries can be made by the candidate themselves or by their line manager. If the submission is made by a third party then consent must be gained from the nominee.

The completed application form, along with a copy of your CV, and two recent photographs should be emailed to GENextGeneration@emap.com by 5 September 2014. Shortlisted entrants will be expected to deliver a presentation based on their submission to the judging panel in London on 21 October. Shortlisted entrants will be invited to attend the award ceremony on 13 November.

Shortlisted entrants in this category will also be invited to take part in a roundtable event hosted by Arup at its office at 13 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BQ on Tuesday 7 October between 3 and 5pm. The event will provide an opportunity to explore the opportunities that a career in geotechnics creates and the barriers that exist to entry into the sector, which will be written up as a feature in GE.

In your submission you need to demonstrate: Clear understanding of the science of soil mechanics A passion for ground engineering Academic and professional achievements (prizes awarded, papers published and chartered

status)

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Please explain (in 200 words) why you think you believe you should be names as Young Geotechnical Engineer of the Year (26 to 30)?In 200 words or less, please explain what made you choose a career in engineering and what is it about geotechnics that appeals to you? In 200 words or less, please outline what your best experience as a geotechnical engineer to date.Please provide an up to date CV to outline your career history.Please provide a 300 word citation of your work in the field of geotechnics from your line manager and provide the name and contact details for this person.