Geotechnical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Alton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Geotechnical Engineer to manage a diverse range of projects. This role involves overseeing site evaluations, conducting intrusive investigations, and preparing comprehensive reports. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in geotechnical principles, excellent communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. This position offers the chance to work with respected clients and contribute to impactful projects in both geotechnical and geo-environmental fields. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in geotechnical/geo-environmental engineering.
• Proficient in managing site works and sampling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from start to finish.
• Conduct site evaluations and oversee intrusive investigations.
• Prepare factual and interpretive reports on investigations.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Site Management

Soil Logging

Report Writing

Client Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to Detail

Driving License

Job description

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First Military Recruitment are currently supporting a client in the search for a Geotechnical Engineer.

The role will involve confidently managing your own case load of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from start to finish. You will be involved in a wide variety of projects for highly respected clients at both geotechnical and geo-environmental fields.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travelling to meet clients and evaluation of sites.
• Organisation of intrusive investigations, including health and safety aspects, and proactively managing and instructing subcontractors and site operations.
• Complete and/or supervisor site work, e.g., trial pitting, soakage testing, soil logging of trial pits and boreholes to BS5930/Eurocode 7, groundwater/ground-gas monitoring, appropriate sampling and scheduling of testing of soil/water samples.
• Provide a consultative approach to engineering, advising, and recommending solutions through proactive communication with clients, subcontractors and local authorities / EHOs.
• Preparation of Phase 1 Desk Studies and occasionally Flood Risk Assessments.
• Phase 2 intrusive investigations – collection of data and report writing, independent preparation of factual and interpretative reports on intrusive investigations, basic foundation design to include calculation of bearing pressures and estimating settlement.
• Preparation of Basement Impact Assessments
• Carry out qualitative and quantitative contamination risk assessments.
• Phase 3 contamination remediation strategies and validation work, including on-site supervision of remediation and carrying out verification reporting of remediation.
• Assisting with sales function; qualifying leads, recommending solutions to potential customers based on their needs and challenges, issuing quotes, and following up where required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years industry experience working as a geotechnical/geo-environmental engineer.
• Experience managing site works, appropriate sampling techniques and logging soils/rock to current guidance.
• Experience of the production of factual and interpretive reports, including CSMs.
• Experience proactively managing projects (under supervision).
• Experience working calmly in a busy work environment.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Accurate approach to work with an attention to detail and follow-through.
• Adaptable and capable of managing own workload to produce a consistent and quality service to clients’ requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and subcontractors.