Assistant Engineering Geologist

JP Engineering; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a qualified professional to join their Ground Investigation team. The successful candidate will manage site projects, prepare health and safety documentation, perform in-situ testing, and liaise with clients. Candidates must have a degree in a geotechnical discipline and a full UK driving license. This role offers a dynamic work environment across various construction sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline.
• Full UK Driving License is required.
• Computer literate and competent in use of MS applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and supervising Ground Investigation projects.
• Prepare Health & Safety documentation for site works.
• Perform in-situ testing and sampling per specifications.
• Liaise with Clients and Engineers during site works.
• Manage site data using company software systems.

Skills

Ground investigation techniques

Health & Safety documentation

Field data management

Communication with clients

Monitoring site activities

Education

Degree in a geotechnical discipline

Job description

Overview

My client works in a wide range of sectors including major infrastructure for highways and rail, nuclear, new build, onshore and offshore energy and environmental.

Reporting to a GI Project Manager, the successful applicant will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic GI Operations team at my clients office and will be responsible for delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to our wide-ranging client base across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Confident and knowledgeable of ground investigation techniques
• Help prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment.
• Assisting with the planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations throughout the United Kingdom.
• Logging of Soil and Rock in accordance with the specification and BS5930:2015+A1:2020.
• Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed.
• Performing in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the specification and current technical standards.
• Liaise with Clients / Engineers / Main Contractors throughout the site works phase.
• Post site work visits to undertake monitoring.
• Managing and collating site data using company software systems.
• Be able to compile factual reports.
• Carry out work in accordance with company Health and Safety rules.
• Have a minimum level of fitness required to undertake all site-based tasks listed above on a variety of sites including active construction sites and linear projects for roads and railways.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline
• Full UK Driving License
• Computer literate and competent in use of MS

If you feel this is a role for you please send your CV today!