Geo Environmental Engineer

JP ENGINEERING METAL WORKS LIMITED; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their dynamic team in Sheffield. This full-time role involves engaging in a variety of geotechnical and land contamination projects across the UK. You will conduct site investigations, manage fieldwork, and produce detailed reports, all while collaborating with a skilled team. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about environmental engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Life Assurance Cover

Employee Discount Scheme

Flexible Benefits Programme

Support for Professional Development

Use of Company Van

Employee Social Fund

Qualifications

• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science.
• 1-3 years relevant work experience in geotechnical or environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducting site investigations and managing fieldwork activities.
• Writing factual and interpretative reports based on findings.
• Supervising remediation and earthworks projects.

Skills

Site Investigations

Data Interpretation

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Education

BSc in Geology

BSc in Civil Engineering

BSc in Environmental Science

Tools

Openground Logging Software

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This is a full-time, permanent position. Working alongside an experienced team based in Sheffield, serving 7 UK offices on projects across the UK, you will get involved with a wide variety of geotechnical and land contamination projects covering sectors including energy, infrastructure, renewable energy, development/regeneration projects and local authorities.

What You Can Expect In This Position

As a geo-environmental engineer you’ll be responsible for undertaking project investigations, with a focus on site-based work. This will include both geo-environmental and geotechnical site investigations, data interpretation and reporting. The role would suit someone with a proactive ‘can do’ approach, close attention to detail, enthusiasm to get the job done well and ability to get on with a wide range of people.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.
• Managing fieldwork activities including supervising drilling and excavation works, and undertaking gas and groundwater monitoring, groundwater sampling and surface water sampling. You will be logging rocks and soils and carrying out in situ testing.
• Supervising Remediation and Earthworks projects and liaising with Contractors to ensure works are executed in line with an approved specification.
• Supporting the project managers in planning new projects including liaising with subcontractors and suppliers and preparing health, safety, environment and quality documentation.
• Scheduling soil, rock and water samples for chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Splitting your time approximately 50/50 site works to office time with occasional requirement to stay away from home for the more distant projects.
• Writing factual and interpretative reports.
• Supporting Managers in preparing fee proposals.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related subject essential.
• 1-3 years previous relevant work experience
  
  

Position: Geo-Environmental Engineer

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• Experience supervising windowless sampling, trial pitting etc, including management of sub-contractors and on site safety
• 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
• Flexible and adaptive
• Skilled with Microsoft Office applications in particular Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Openground logging software advantageous, but not essential.
• Proactive approach to professional development with current (or aspiring) membership of a relevant professional body
• Full manual UK driving licence and own vehicle essential.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• £commensurate with experience
• Competitive Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• Employee discount scheme to save money on everyday purchases
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, EV Salary sacrifice and cycle to work schemes and private health care
• Support with continued professional development and your pathway to professional qualification, and payment of professional membership fees.
• Use of company van
• Employee Social Fund with organised events quarterly organised by each office

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Mining

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