Geo-Environmental Field Engineer – On-Site Growth

RSK Geosciences; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Life Insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

RSK Geosciences is seeking an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our team in Bristol, UK. This full-time, permanent position involves fieldwork, site investigations, and reporting for a range of clients including engineers, house-builders and local authorities.

The role requires a BSc in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related subject and a minimum of 3 years as a Graduate/Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant.

Qualifications

• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related subject essential.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Graduate/Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant
• Well versed in spending 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Proactive development

Driving licence

Microsoft Office

Education

BSc in Geology, Chemistry or Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RSK Geosciences is seeking an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our team in Bristol, UK. This full-time, permanent position involves fieldwork, site investigations, and reporting for a range of clients including engineers, house-builders and local authorities.

The role requires a BSc in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related subject and a minimum of 3 years as a Graduate/Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant.