Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Question 1

Explain your approach to peer review.

Question 2
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Why is multidisciplinary coordination important?

A. It reduces investigation depth B. It avoids design conflicts and rework C. It increases reporting effort D. It delays approvals

Question 3

Describe a project that did not go to plan.

Question 4
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What is a common failure mechanism for retaining walls?

A. Excess reinforcement B. Sliding or overturning C. Colour mismatch D. Surface cracking only

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What is the purpose of construction monitoring?

A. Check contractor pricing B. Verify compliance with geotechnical intent C. Accelerate programme D. Replace inspections

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Why are calculations retained on file?

A. For marketing B. For auditability and accountability C. To increase report size D. For contractor use

Question 7
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Why is staged site investigation often preferred?

A. To reduce fees B. To delay construction C. To manage risk as design develops D. To avoid deep testing

Question 8
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Which soil parameter is typically derived from CPT data?

A. Plasticity index B. Shear wave velocity only C. Cone resistance D. Moisture content

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Which loading condition governs ultimate limit state design?

A. Serviceability loads B. Construction staging C. Factored design loads D. Long-term creep

Question 10

Describe your experience leading geotechnical projects.

Question 11

How do you manage workload and resources?

Question 12
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The observational method relies primarily on:

A. Fixed design assumptions B. Real-time monitoring and adaptation C. Laboratory testing only D. Overdesign

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Which foundation type is most suitable for deep soft soils?

A. Strip footings B. Pad foundations C. Raft foundations D. Piled foundations

Question 14
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What parameter most influences consolidation settlement?

A. Soil colour B. Plasticity index only C. Soil compressibility and load D. Ground surface slope

Question 15
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What is the main purpose of peer review at senior level?

A. Reduce liability only B. Improve technical quality and robustness C. Speed up approvals D. Replace investigations

Question 16

Describe a design change driven by site conditions.

Question 17
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Which factor most affects slope stability?

A. Surface finish B. Shear strength and pore pressure C. Vegetation type only D. Slope length

Question 18
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Which analysis method is commonly used for slope stability?

A. Finite element thermal analysis B. Limit equilibrium analysis C. Structural frame analysis D. Seismic refraction only

Question 19
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Success in a Senior Geotechnical Engineer role is best measured by:

A. Lowest investigation cost B. High-quality, well-judged technical outcomes C. Minimal client interaction D. Fastest delivery

Question 20
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A common cause of geotechnical disputes is:

A. Excessive investigation B. Conservative design C. Poor communication of ground risk D. Over-monitoring

Question 21
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What is the senior engineer’s role in mentoring?

A. Avoid involvement B. Provide guidance and develop capability C. Complete work for others D. Focus only on own tasks

Question 22

Describe a complex ground condition you addressed.

Question 23
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What is the senior engineer’s role during construction?

A. No involvement B. Commercial contract management C. Technical support and issue resolution D. Site supervision only

Question 24

Explain your experience with retaining structures.

Question 25
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Senior engineers add the most value by:

A. Drafting faster B. Applying experience-based judgement C. Avoiding risk D. Reducing scope

Question 26
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A primary responsibility of a Senior Geotechnical Engineer is:

A. Drafting only B. Independent technical delivery and review C. Laboratory testing D. Commercial negotiations only

Question 27

Describe your experience with slope stability analysis.

Question 28

How do you balance safety and cost?

Question 29

Explain how you manage geotechnical risk.

Question 30
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Why are geotechnical limitations clearly stated?

A. For legal protection only B. To manage interpretation and risk C. To reduce calculations D. To shorten reports