Geo Environmental Consultant

Curtins; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks an individual for a role in contaminated land and ground engineering solutions. The successful applicant will have an accredited degree and experience in ground investigations, contributing to a range of challenging projects. The role offers a supportive and fun work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a focus on employee ownership.

Benefits

Holiday lodge accommodation

Training and development support

Employee ownership structure

Qualifications

• Eager to achieve chartership status in relevant disciplines.
• Enjoy diverse work environments including office and field.
• Experience with technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Unlock potential of development sites with innovative solutions.
• Conduct ground investigations and assessments.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team on various projects.

Skills

Accredited degree in geo-environmental or geotechnical discipline

Experience in ground investigations

Report writing skills

Understanding of industry guidance

Education

Accredited degree

Job description

Over the last 60 years, Curtins have re-shaped and improved the skyline and communities of many of our towns and cities.

Would you like to work for an award-winning consultancy with an enviable record of exciting life changing projects and schemes in the Midlands and across the UK?

At Curtins our people are empowered to do the right thing and help each other to become the best version of themselves.

We do this because the world we all live in and the legacy we leave matters

What you’ll be doing

You will play an integral role in unlocking the potential of a vast array of development sites by working within a dedicated and enthusiastic team to provide innovative contaminated land and ground engineering solutions.

From the early stages of desk studies, through to designing and undertaking ground investigations and associated assessments to assist with planning and design, you will gain valued experience working on a varied portfolio of projects.

There are many opportunities to broaden your expertise at Curtins, from our in-house training programmes and academy to on-the-job experience with peers. You will be part of a wider business unit that works together to provide friendly support for all staff.

What we need from you

• Accredited degree in a relevant geo-environmental or geotechnical discipline and an eagerness to achieve chartership status (Geological Society, CIWEM or Equivalent)
• Previous experience in the organisation, management and delivery of ground investigations
• Enjoys a diverse working environment, from office-based responsibilities to operational construction sites and remote greenfield locations
• Capable of producing written reports to a high standard including presenting technical information clearly and concisely, ideally with some experience of writing desk top studies and ground investigation reports.
• An understanding of relevant industry guidance documentation and experience of implementing the associated recognised practices

What we offer in return

• Purposeful and innovative work in a fun, relaxed and flexible working environment
• A fair salary and industry leading staff benefits : including 5
• holiday lodge accommodation! (ask to see our benefits brochure for the full list!)
• We trust our people and give everyone the opportunity to develop with the right balance of support and challenge
• Training and development support to be the best you can be, awarded the "excellence in L&D" award by Construction news and "innovative training provider" by the ACE
• We are an Investors in People Platinum accredited company, standard that is currently held by fewer than 1% of IIP accredited organisations!
• As we are a 100% Employee-Owned Trust, you’ll become part of that ownership structure as soon as you arrive.

This is what some of our employees have to say about working here :

“Curtins has always given me the right amount of responsibility and support to go with it- the company trusts me. I’ve never wanted to work anywhere else.”

“Being an employee owned trust means that we are the ones shaping and influencing our future and the culture here at Curtins - not investors with competing priorities”

“One of the reasons I love working at Curtins is there is so much input from everyone around us, There is a family feel to it”

Feel free to contact us for more information or to request a copy of our benefits brochure on :

📞 07706 354 840

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Should you wish to discuss any adjustments to the application process or provide us with feedback please contact [e-mail] we would be happy to discuss ways we can make the process more suitable to your needs.

We value diversity and respect all differences in people. We invite enthusiastic individuals who share in our values of teamwork, client focus, integrity, and quality to apply to join us.