Geo-Environmental Engineer

​; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package including an

Private health care

Job summary

Evan Craig is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer for their Glasgow office to deliver technical consultancy for a diverse portfolio, spanning residential developers, energy firms, public sector bodies and lead designers.

The firm encourages professional growth and offers a supportive environment with a flexible working approach to help you advance your career while delivering high-quality ground investigation and geotechnical services.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related field.
• Up to 3 years' relevant work experience.
• Willing to spend significant time on-site.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Proactive professional development with current or aspiring membership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Manage fieldwork including supervising drilling and sampling.
• Conduct Phase 1 desk studies and intrusive site investigations.
• Support project manager with planning and SHEQ documentation.
• Schedule soil, rock and water samples for laboratory testing.
• Write factual and interpretative reports.
• Assist tender managers with fee proposals.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Report writing

MS Word & Excel

Time management

Team player

Full UK driving licence

Education

BSc in Geology / Environmental Science or related

Job description

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Geo-Environmental Engineer. Take the next step at this leading, Large Geo-Environmental Consultancy. This role is based in Glasgow.

Overview

Our partner is a leading, UK-wide consultancy specialising in providing high-quality, technically robust ground investigation, land quality, and geotechnical engineering. They are part of firm that delivers comprehensive, multidisciplinary solutions across various market sectors.

They are seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer for their Glasgow office to deliver technical consultancy for a diverse portfolio, ranging from residential developers and energy firms to public sector bodies and lead designers.

The firm is committed to a culture of professional growth, offering a supportive environment where staff from all backgrounds are encouraged to advance their careers. They champion a flexible working approach to maintain a creative and productive team environment.

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.

Requirements

• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related subject essential.
• Up to 3 years previous relevant work background
• 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.

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.

On offer

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