Geo-environmental Consultant

Ciwmjobs; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life assurance cover

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

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

The role involves extensive fieldwork supervision, site investigations and reporting, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related subject.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Graduate/Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant.
• Excellent communication and ability to report clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Managing fieldwork activities including supervising drilling and excavation works.
• Undertaking gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling.
• Preparing SHEQ documentation and liaising with subcontractors.
• Scheduling soil, rock and water samples for laboratory testing.
• Writing factual and interpretative reports.
• Assisting with tender preparations and fee proposals.

Skills

Site supervision

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Fieldwork coordination

Education

BSc Geology / Environmental Science

Tools

Excel

Job description

RSK Geosciences are recruiting for an experienced 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.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Graduate/Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant
• Well versed in spending 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.

#Engineering #Environmental #rskfamily

#LI-NE1