Geologist / Geo-environmental Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Aberdeen seeks a Geologist / Geo-environmental Engineer. This full-time role involves conducting ground investigations and collaborating with project teams. A BSc in a relevant field and strong communication skills are essential. The company offers continuous training, a supportive work environment, and an opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

31 days holiday

Continuous training and development

Death in service scheme

Generous Pension Scheme

Yearly bonus

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of the UK site investigation industry and applicable standards.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with project staff and clients to deliver projects efficiently.
• Manage and complete intrusive ground investigations using various techniques.
• Log soil and rock to current geotechnical standards.

Skills

Communication

Soil and rock logging

Data collation using industry software

Education

BSc in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Geoscience

Job description

Overview

Geologist / Geo-environmental Engineer

Grampian Geotechnical (Scotland) Ltd group is an established provider of geotechnical and environmental engineering services across the UK. The company provides a wide range of services to residential, retail and commercial property developers, estate owners and funders, manufacturers and industrial process operators, civil/structural engineers, local authorities and regulatory agencies relying on its expertise in geotechnical engineering, ground contamination appraisal, remediation services, environmental due diligence, auditing and other related services. We are looking to recruit a Geologist / Geo-environmental Engineer to join our busy team, which includes geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists and geologists. This role is full-time (45 hours) in our Aberdeen office, with travel across Scotland to undertake site work. Applications from recent graduates will also be considered.

The role is suitably varied depending on base skills and involves environmental due diligence reviews, various aspects of ground engineering including preliminary risk assessments, ground investigations, geotechnical assessments, ground contamination appraisals, remedial options appraisals, remediation strategies and associated validation works. There will be ample scope for the successful candidates to learn new skills to further their career. The company is committed to the professional development of all of its staff and offers in-house and external training leading to professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Good communication is required to liaise with other project staff and the client to best deliver our projects.
• Supervising, managing and completing intrusive ground investigations involving multiple techniques including sonic, rotary, cable percussion and window sampling boreholes, geophysics, trial pits amongst others.
• Soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards, including laboratory scheduling.
• Willingness to learn how to collate geotechnical data using the latest industry software and write reports for external clients within stringent internal protocols.

Person Specification / Qualifications

• More experienced applicants must demonstrate a sound understanding of the UK site investigation industry and applicable standards.
• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or a related environmental subject is essential.
• A desire to become a key member of the local and team of engineers through demonstrating excellence in their work.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• One or more of the following abilities would also be advantageous but are not essential.

Benefits

• 31 days holiday
• Continuous training and development
• Death in service scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Yearly bonus
• On offer: A balanced mix of office and site work
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Relaxed and supportive working environment
• Additional benefits and perks

In return, we can offer you an exciting career in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company. We are Grampian Geotechnical (Scotland) Ltd a one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services including site investigation, testing, laboratory and geo-environmental services. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality geotechnical and geo-environmental services to clients. You will be joining a busy, family-feel company who work primarily with residential, construction, renewable and commercial sites.

Grampian Geotechnical (Scotland) Ltd are committed to promoting equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of beliefs or other protected characteristics.

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