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Geotechnical Engineer

RSK Group

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

RSK Group seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their UK team. You will be involved in various geotechnical projects, managing investigations, and ensuring quality standards. This is a full-time permanent position with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible benefits programme including additional holidays
Support for Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

  • BSc qualified in geology/civil engineering or related subject essential.
  • Previous UK ground investigation site experience required.
  • Familiar with geological maps and BS 5930+A2 standards.

Responsibilities

  • Liaising with clients, supervisors, and subcontractors.
  • Setting up ground investigation works and supervising activities.
  • Processing field and laboratory results and logging samples.

Skills

Geology
Civil Engineering
Site Management
Report Writing

Education

BSc degree in geology/civil engineering
MSc in geotechnical/engineering geology

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Geotechnical Engineer, flexible base, uk

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RSK Group

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flexible base, uk, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Structural Soils part of the RSK Group are looking for an experienced and ambitious Geotechnical Engineers to help grow their team in the UK. We have offices in Bristol, Hemel Hempstead, Tunbridge Wells, Castleford, Wigan & Glasgow, UK.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity and you will be joining a knowledgeable and talented team. You will be expected to assist in the delivery of geotechnical projects and will therefore be able to demonstrate technical, commercial and site management capabilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Liaising with clients, engineering supervisors and subcontractors
  • Setting up and organising ground investigation works
  • Supervising intrusive investigation activities such as drilling, trial pitting and in-situ testing
  • Soil and rock logging and laboratory scheduling
  • Processing field and laboratory results

Person Specification:

  • BSc degree level qualified in geology/civil engineering or a related environmental subject essential
  • Previous UK ground investigation site experience is essential.
  • MSc in a geotechnical/engineering geology discipline preferable, but not essential
  • Be able to log samples to BS 5930+A2 technical standards
  • A good knowledge of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK
  • Familiar with and be able to interpret geological maps and published geological data
  • A basic understanding of water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques
  • Ability to follow instruction, be self-motivated, exhibit a proactive approach, work well within a team environment and willing to be flexible to work nationally or internationally if the occasion arises
  • Full UK driving licence essential
  • Working towards chartership with the Geological Society or
  • Excellent report writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Ability to travel to different sites as and when required

Salary and benefits:

  • Competitive Salary depending on experience
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays.
  • We encourage Continuing Professional Development and as a Registered Practice with the Geological Society, we are committed to supporting candidates through the Pathway to Chartership.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

#Geotechnical #Environmental #Civilengineer

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

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