Ground Investigation Engineer

Central Alliance; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory private pension

Company van provided

Flexibility to buy extra holidays

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading ground engineering firm is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to supervise ground investigations across the UK. The role requires a BSc in relevant fields and offers a salary up to £35,000, along with numerous benefits such as a company van, private medical insurance, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience with Health & Safety documentation.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Valid UK driving license and unrestricted work rights.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of ground investigations.
• Logging of soil and rock in accordance with BS5930:2020.
• Management of on-site safety and subcontractors.

Skills

Ability to supervise and manage ground investigation contracts

Experience with Construction Design & Management regulations

Commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Flexible approach to work

Self-motivated and solutions-focused

Professional and polite communication

Education

BSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geology / Geography

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Geo-Environmental Engineer role at Central Alliance. The vacancy is based in Wakefield, UK. The role is full-time and permanent, with travel across the UK and overnight stays as required.

Central Alliance, a member of the RSK Group, seeks an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer to support the Geo division. The role is largely site-based and outdoors, with the Wakefield Office as the base but can be worked from any UK location depending on field work.

Accountabilities

• Supervision and management of ground investigations
• Travel throughout the UK (80% away from home); remainder based at Wakefield Office (20%)
• Logging of soil and rock in accordance with BS5930:2020
• Managing ground investigation works, including pricing, liaising with suppliers, and health and safety documentation
• Management of on-site safety, paperwork and subcontractors
• Adherence to working instructions from 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 external training courses (e.g., PTS, NRASWA, CCNSG, towing license, CAT, First Aid, manual handling)
• Adherence to SHEQ policies and procedures
• Maintenance of ground investigation engineering equipment

About You

• BSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geology / Geography
• Ability to supervise and manage ground investigation contracts
• Experience with Construction Design & Management regulations and Health & Safety documentation
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Experience of people management
• Flexible approach to work and able to adapt to change
• Self-motivated, solutions-focused, organised with good time management
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, work in teams and independently
• Professional and polite communication
• Willingness to work flexible hours and varying UK locations
• Adaptable to outdoor environments
• Manual, valid UK driving license
• Unrestricted work rights in the United Kingdom

Culture and Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Overtime
• Contributory private pension
• Company van provided for site work
• Flexible benefits option to buy extra holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical
• Discounted gym memberships
• Income protection and life cover
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering and team away days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
• Wellbeing resources via the Wellbeing Hub

The RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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

About Us: We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our clients include infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utilities and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects in the UK and worldwide.

Central Alliance is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We offer workplace flexibility to support professional and personal commitments.