Geo-environmental Engineer

Geo-environmental Engineer

Coventry

The Vacancy

Geo-environmental Engineer required for one of the UK's largest geotechnical and contaminated land consultancies.

The successful engineer will be joining the growing team. Working alongside an experienced team you will get involved with a vast array of development projects.

Geo-environmental Engineer - Coventry

A Geo-Environmental Engineer is responsible for site investigations for both geotechnical and environmental content, seeing the project through from commencement to completion. All project work to be carried out adhering to company procedures and completed within budget and timescale. Good communication skills needed plus financial management experience. The candidate must work well within a team environment and be self-motivated.

The successful candidate will be predominantly responsible for assisting with projects in the West Midlands (but could be in other areas of the UK). More specifically you will be:

Running and/or supporting Phase I & II geo-environmental ground investigations for all scales of projects and types of site with senior support as necessary
Undertaking site works using a variety of intrusive investigation methods;
Soil logging to current UK standards, including laboratory scheduling;
Undertaking ground gas, vapour and groundwater monitoring;
Writing factual and interpretative reports including quantitative risk assessment;
Supervising remediation and earthworks projects (training provided);
Liaising with clients, regulators and internal specialists (as necessary).

Person Specification

BSc or equivalent in Geology, Environmental Science or similar;
MSc desirable but not essential;
Working towards Chartered status with a relevant institution;
Typically requires at least 2-5 years specific relevant experience;
An understanding of geology, ground investigation works, contaminated land, geotechnics;
Basic knowledge of planning legislation;
Able to complete factual and interpretative assessments to a basic level;
Able to deliver projects and work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy;

Salary and benefits

£24,000 - £30,000 - Very flexible depending on experience
Contributory Pension Scheme
Training by senior team members to enable technical and managerial progression
Significant support and encouragement to enable career progression
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
We encourage Continuing Professional Development and as a Registered Practice with the Geological Society, we are committed to supporting candidates through the Pathway to Chartership.

To apply for this position, submit your current CV.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are short listed you will be contacted in 7 days.

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