Geotechnical Engineer

PWS TECHNICAL SERVICES (UK) LTD; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Allowances

Full benefits package

Job summary

PWS Technical Services (UK) Ltd is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Geo-Environmental Engineer to join a busy nationwide team. The role combines site, office and home working, delivering geotechnical, geo-environmental and ground investigation services to a broad client base.

You will analyse findings, produce factual and interpretive reports, supervise site operations and manage subcontractors, ensuring compliance with BS5930 and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences or related subject.
• Experience post-graduation with ground investigation techniques.
• Awareness of BS5930 and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyse findings and produce factual and interpretive reports.
• Complete in-situ testing and sampling.
• Produce reports based on site information and ground conditions.
• Manage site operatives and sub-contractors.
• Attend and deliver projects safely and on time.
• Organise intrusive investigations and manage subcontractors.
• Plan and schedule own workload with minimal supervision.
• Read site/project specifications and drawings.

Skills

Ground investigation techniques

BS5930

Data management software

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Working under deadlines

Health & safety awareness

Education

Degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences or related subject

Tools

Drilling rigs and equipment

Laboratory testing procedures

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer / Geo-Environmental Engineer

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a technical background and demonstrable experience in any area of the geotechnical, geo-environmental or geology sectors.

Due to continued and sustained growth in the UK, a significant increase in workload and a portfolio diversification of services, our client is now looking to recruit a Geotechnical Engineer / Geo-Environmental Engineer.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will enjoy a blend of site, office and home working, and join an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff delivering geotechnical, geo-environmental and site / ground investigation services to a wide ranging client base Additionally, you will be required to analyse your findings and convey this information into well documented factual and interpretative reports, both for the companys in-house pre-contracts and project teams, and externally to their clients and other stakeholders.

The Person & The Role

A degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences or a related subject

Possess previous practical or relevant experience, post-graduation

Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and BS5930

Experience with relevant data management software packages

IT competent in Microsoft packages, and the ability to work independently or with a team

Ability to work effectively to deadlines and under pressure

Good attention to detail and accuracy of work, effective planning and organisation skills

A structured approach to problem solving, with excellent written and verbal communication

Awareness of the relevant industry legal and safety regulations

Able to produce factual or interpretive reports

Attention to detail, with experience in compiling critical data from multiple sources

Comply to all company and site specific HSEQ policies at all times

Responsible for site operatives and sub-contractors

Attend and successfully carry out all assigned duties to deliver projects safely and timely

Undertake multiple projects covering various service disciplines utilising appropriate plant, labour and resource in accordance with the ground conditions, site access and specification

Complete in-situ testing and sampling

Produce reports based upon relevant site information, ground conditions and any other specific project requirements

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

Manage the receipt, storage, and preparation of samples for laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols, internal SLAs and project timelines, dispose of samples in line with internal procedures

Provide a consultative approach to engineering, advising, and recommending solutions

A demonstrable understanding and experience of various drilling-based projects, with the ability to use and operate drilling rigs and equipment

Reading and understanding of site / project specifications and drawings

A good understanding of adopting varied techniques pertaining to the ground / site conditions, including rotary, cable percussion, bore hole logging, core sampling, window sampling and trial pitting etc

A full awareness of project specifications and other contract documents

An ability to produce reports that are easily digested based on gathering technical data and information from multiple sites

Highly organised and effective, with the ability to plan and schedule your own workload with the minimum of supervision

Our Client

Our client is a well-established nationwide ground and geotechnical engineering and geo-environmental contractor, offering a variety of services to all sectors of the civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, building and construction industry.

With their vast fleet of rigs and highly qualified and experienced personnel, our client is committed to providing an innovative, cost effective, timely and professional service to a wide range of project and contract applications. This commitment has enabled them to establish a varied client base, covering all facets of the industry. Our client has a highly successful track record of delivering various infrastructural schemes covering roads, highways, rail, nuclear, airports, commercial / industrial developments, ground appraisals, ground, site investigations, utilities and dewatering projects.

An attractive basic salary (permanent) plus extensive bonuses, overtime, allowances and a full benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work given the companys market leading status in this sector, and their dedication to continued and ambitious growth.