Geo-Environmental Engineer — Site-Based, Flexible Hours & Growth

​; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Health & wellness coverage

Professional development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Edinburgh-based consultancy is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join its expanding geotechnical team. You will assist with design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations, report writing and site data collection.

The role involves travel to sites (roughly 50% of time), a strong focus on health and safety, and opportunities for professional development and progression within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in geology, engineering geology or a relevant environmental science discipline.
• Background in ground investigation, including scoping, set-up, logging, supervision, laboratory scheduling, groundwater and ground gas monitoring and factual reporting.
• Willingness to travel for ground investigation works; at least 50% of role will be site-based with possible overnight stays.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and IT literacy for clear, concise reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations.
• Production of desk study assessments.
• Accurate collection of site data.
• Production of detailed factual and interpretative reports.
• Undertaking ground gas & groundwater monitoring works and assessment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

Geology degree

Engineering Geology

Environmental science

Job description

Edinburgh-based consultancy is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join its expanding geotechnical team. You will assist with design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations, report writing and site data collection.

The role involves travel to sites (roughly 50% of time), a strong focus on health and safety, and opportunities for professional development and progression within a collaborative environment.