Engineering Geologist/Geo-environmental Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking Graduate Level Engineering Geologists and Geo-environmental Engineers to join their Exeter team. The role involves site supervision, research, and collaborations on major projects, offering rapid career progression and ongoing mentoring. Candidates should have relevant degrees and a desire to achieve professional qualifications. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Excellent training scheme

Ongoing mentor support

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least a year’s relevant experience required.
• Desire to maintain continued professional development and work towards Chartership.
• Full UK Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and prepare Ground Investigations.
• Conduct Liaison with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and schedule laboratory testing.

Skills

Desk Study research

Soil/rock logging

Client liaison

Laboratory testing preparation

Geo-technical analysis

Geo-environmental reporting

Education

BSc, BEng in Geology, Environmental Science, or Civil Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD (advantageous)

Job description

Overview

Graduate Level Engineering Geologists and Geo-environmental Engineers Exeter. Our client is an extremely successful and professional geo-technical and geo-environmental engineering and ground investigation consultancy, established in 2000. Expanding throughout the UK they provide innovative technical advice and solutions to a range of clientele from individuals to multi- companys and across various sectors, including construction, infrastructure and renewable energy. The job role offers an excellent training scheme, ongoing mentor support from a range of specialists, business collaboration and rapid career progression, and a healthy work-life balance in a good working environment. The company values honesty, openness, integrity, personal excellence and continuous self-improvement, taking pride in commitments and responsibilities and striving to provide technical and environmental services of the highest quality to clients.

The Job Role

They are currently recruiting for Engineering Geologists and Geo-environmental Engineers to join the team in Exeter. This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of public and private sector clients on major projects, gaining broad consultancy experience at an early stage of your career. The role involves a mix of site-based supervision of geotechnical investigations and some office-based time for analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking pre-commencement Desk Study research and reporting.
• Preparing and supervising Ground Investigations including the logging of soil/rock to current standards.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare samples and schedule laboratory testing.
• Production of site logs/data and drafting of Factual Reporting with increasing interpretive input including:
• Geo-technical: Foundation (Shallow & Deep), Earthworks & Ground Improvement/Stabilisation, Retaining Structure, Slope Stability, Highway and Drainage Design.
• Geo-environmental: Phased Contaminated Land Risk Assessments (Generic & Detailed), Hydro-geological Risk Assessments, Gas Risk & Management of Waste.

Health, Safety and Procedures

Comply and implement the relevant sections of the company’s policy statement on health, safety, welfare at work, quality and environmental procedures. Other duties: The above accountabilities for the role are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the Company. The post holder will be expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures and to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by their manager.

Qualifications, Licences and Attributes

• BSc, BEng in a Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related field. A Master’s degree and/or PhD would be advantageous.
• At least a year’s relevant experience.
• A desire to maintain CPD and work towards Chartership (CGeol, CEng, CSci).
• Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Plans ahead, organises work in advance.
• Recognises the importance of high standards of customer service.
• Effective communication with colleagues to build strong working relationships with the aim of meeting and exceeding client expectations.