Geo-Environmental Engineer

RSK Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the environmental sector seeks a Geo-Environmental Engineer with a strong background in geology or earth sciences to join their dynamic Bristol team. The role emphasizes management of ground investigations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and offers flexibility through fieldwork across the UK. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, a commitment to safety, and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Flexible benefits programme

Contributory Private Pension Scheme

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in a similar role.
• Experience with Health & Safety documentation.
• UK driving license and unrestricted work rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage ground investigations and supervise teams.
• Travel across the UK and stay overnight for site work.
• Complete factual reporting and health & safety documentation.

Skills

Supervision of ground investigations

Project Management

Health & Safety compliance

Communication

Education

BSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geology / Geography

Tools

Ground investigation engineering equipment

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CJ Associates, a member of the RSK Group, have a new opportunity for an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their growing team in Bristol, UK.

The Opportunity:

We have a unique opportunity for a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the CJ Associates team, ideally someone with over one year’s experience working in a similar field. Accountable to the Line / Project manager, this role provides support to the Geo division and is largely a site based, outdoors role.

The role is based from our Bristol Office, but can predominantly be worked from any location within the UK, as the role involves work in the field and travel, with overnight stays in local accommodation.

At CJ Associates we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to the company, please get in touch, we’d love to discuss.

Accountabilities:

• Supervision and management of ground investigations
• Travel throughout the UK (with working away from home required ~ 80% of time), remainder of time working out of the Bristol Office (20% of role)
• Logging of soil and rock in accordance with BS5930:2020
• Managing ground investigation works, including pricing of works, liaising with suppliers and preparation of health and safety documentation.
• Management of on-site safety, paperwork and subcontractors.
• Adherence to working instructions, as specified by internal and external clients.
• Factual reporting, data processing and data management
• Completion of Desk Based Studies.
• Assisting senior staff with project related duties.
• Overseeing department equipment - allocation, hire, servicing and repairs.
• Attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses, such as PTS, NRASWA, CCNSG, towing license, CAT, First Aid and manual handling training.
• Adherence to SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of ground investigation engineering equipment.

About You:

People are at the heart of our business. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• BSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geology / Geography
• Ability to supervise and manage ground investigation contracts.
• Experience in compliance with Construction, Design & Management regulations and production of Health & Safety documentation.
• Unwavering commitment to safety and improving ways of working.
• Experience of people management.
• Flexible in your approach to work, being able to manage and adapt to change.
• Self-motivated, solutions focused, organised, with effective time management and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions, work to deadlines, work part of a multi-disciplinary team and also work solo, using own initiative.
• Clear, open communication style with an ability to conduct business in a professional and polite manner at all times.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and at various locations throughout the UK, when required.
• Adaptable to variable working environments with a love of the outdoors.
• A manual, valid UK driving license.
• Unrestricted work rights in United Kingdom.

Culture and Benefits:

At CJ Associates, we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Overtime
• Contributory Private Pension Scheme
• Company van provided for site work.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Income protection and life cover
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering and numerous team away days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub

The RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.