Geo-Environmental Engineer

RSK Group; Whitwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Whitwood is seeking a geoscience professional to participate in various geo-environmental projects. The successful candidate will conduct soil logging, perform sampling, and compile reports. A BSc in Geology or a relevant field is essential, with experience in site inspections an advantage. This role offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive and developmental environment. Benefits include a contributory pension and flexible programmes for employees.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including health care

Free life assurance cover

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Geology, Environmental Science or similar is required.
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional body is essential.
• Experience in site inspections and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in geo-environmental projects for clients and teams.
• Conduct soil logging and perform soil sampling.
• Write factual and interpretative reports.

Skills

Soil logging

Geotechnical reporting

Contaminated land legislation

Site inspections

Project delivery

Education

BSc in Geology or Environmental Science

MSc (desirable)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of geo-environmental projects for external clients and internal teams.
• Assist with ground investigations and desk studies.
• Conduct soil logging to current UK standards, including laboratory scheduling.
• Perform soil sampling with water monitoring/sampling.
• Write factual and interpretative reports.
• Apply geotechnical reporting requirements (beneficial).
• Use knowledge of contaminated land legislation and reporting requirements.
• Prepare factual site investigation data.
• Provide travel to other offices and sites within the UK as needed.

Qualification and Experience

• BSc or equivalent in Geology, Environmental Science or similar.
• MSc desirable but not essential.
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional body with a goal to move towards chartership.
• Basic knowledge of planning legislation.
• Experience of site inspections and reporting, preferably on residential developments.
• Ability to complete factual and interpretative assessments to a basic level.
• Ability to deliver projects and work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy.
• Track record in managing time and resources effectively and within budget.
• Full UK driving licence.

About the Geosciences Team

RSK’s 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 staff with rewarding and challenging careers, encouraging continuous professional development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.

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.

Equal Opportunity

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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