Geo-Environmental Consultant

Rsk Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Life assurance

Private health care

Flexible benefits

Job summary

RSK Geosciences in Bristol, UK, seeks a Geo-Environmental Engineer for a full-time, permanent role based mainly on-site. The candidate will manage fieldwork activities, conduct desk studies, plan projects with subcontractors, and prepare technical reports for diverse clients including engineers and local authorities.

The role requires a BSc in Geology, Environmental Science, or related subject, up to 3 years of experience, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related subject (essential).
• Up to 3 years relevant work experience.
• Willing to spend significant time on site and away from home.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage fieldwork including supervising drilling and excavation, and monitoring gas and groundwater.
• Undertake Phase 1 Desk Studies and intrusive site investigations for environmental/geotechnical purposes.
• Support project planning with subcontractors and SHEQ documentation.
• Schedule soil, rock and water samples for lab testing.
• Write factual and interpretative reports.
• Support tender managers in preparing fee proposals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Report writing

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

BSc degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team based in Bristol, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Managing fieldwork activities including supervising drilling and excavation works, and undertaking gas and groundwater monitoring, low-flow groundwater sampling and surface water sampling.
• Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations for environmental and/or geotechnical purposes in line with national standards and codes of practice
• Supporting the project manager in planning new projects including liaising with subcontractors and suppliers and preparing health, safety, environment and quality (SHEQ) documentation
• Scheduling soil, rock and water samples for chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing
• Writing factual and interpretative reports
• Supporting tender managers in preparing fee proposals.

Qualification and Experience:

• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related subject essential.
• Up to 3 years previous relevant work experience
• Willing to spend a significant amount of their working day out on site and away from home
• Rock core logging capabilities is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
• Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise workload
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Skilled with Microsoft Office applications in particular Word and Excel.
• Proactive approach to professional development with current (or aspiring) membership of a relevant professional body
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Salary and Benefits:

• Commensurate with Experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, and private health care

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.