Geotechnical Engineer Engineering Geologist

JP Engineering; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company in geotechnical engineering based in the UK is seeking candidates to supervise and manage site investigations. Applicants should have a degree in Earth Sciences and at least two years of relevant fieldwork experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a Full UK Driving License. The role offers unique training opportunities and comprehensive benefits including insurance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Accredited training scheme towards Chartered status

4 x annual salary Life Insurance

4-6% matched pension contributions

34 days annual leave

Payment of approved overtime

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant fieldwork experience (supervision and logging of site investigations in the UK).
• Willingness to work outdoors and occasionally unsociable hours.
• Experience with British soils and geology, logging soil and rock to current British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Emphasis on fieldwork and management of site investigations.
• Preparation of Health & Safety documentation.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills

Strong interpersonal/team working skills

Deal with rapidly changing situations

Good level of personal fitness

Education

Degree in one of the Earth Sciences

Tools

Full UK Driving License (Category B manual gears)

Job description

Overview

Our clients are a well-established geotechnical, environmental, structural and design consultancy providing development services and solutions to aid both large and small developers in a wide variety of sectors including commercial, retail, residential (private individuals through to large PLC's), education, healthcare, social housing, transport, and leisure and hospitality.

Duties

• A main emphasis on fieldwork for 2 years.
• The supervision and management of site investigations.
• Preparation of Health & Safety documentation.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Minimum qualification of a degree in one of the Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant fieldwork experience (supervision and logging of site investigations in the UK).
• Willingness to work outdoors, away from home and occasionally unsociable hours.
• Fieldwork can be physically demanding so a good level of personal fitness is required.
• Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal/ team working skills.
• Deal with and preferably enjoy the rapidly changing situations.
• Experience of; British soils and geology, logging soil and rock to current British Standards, experience of contaminated land assessment, and geotechnical investigation.
• Full UK Driving License essential (Category B manual gears).
• The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Benefits

In return you will have the opportunity to work in a unique environment, be part of an accredited training scheme towards Chartered status, 4 x annual salary Life Insurance, 4-6% matched pension contributions, payment of professional membership, 34 days annual leave, and payment of approved overtime.

How to apply

Our clients wish to fill this position immediately so please send your CV ASAP

Location

Commutable from Litchfield, Tamworth, Derby, Coalville, Carlton, Sudbury