Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

JC Consulting; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Relaxed office environment

Golf membership

Job summary

JC Consulting in the North East of England is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role is based at the Gosforth office with travel to sites across the UK, focusing on pre-planning, post-planning, and field investigations.

You will lead ground investigations, supervise crews, prepare DTS/PRA/CMRA, monitor ground gas/water, and develop remediation strategies. A geo-sciences degree and UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in geo-sciences or equivalent with demonstrated experience.
• Experience as a geo-technical engineer or geologist on ground investigations.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and with clients.
• Ability to work under time pressure and balance priorities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of varying sizes through pre- and post-planning stages.
• Produce DTS, PRA, CMRA and ground investigation reports.
• Supervise ground investigation crews and log soils/rocks per BS 5930/EC7.
• Conduct ground gas and water monitoring and remediation strategies.
• Prepare geotechnical/geo-environmental assessments and appraisals.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Time management

Proactive skills development

UK driving licence

Education

Geo-sciences degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join our multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based in the North East of England.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join our multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based in the North East of England. This full time (40 hours / week) position would be based at our office in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne but will require travelling to sites and other places of work around the UK.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing projects of various sizes throughout the pre-planning and post-planning stages, responsibilities include the completion of:

• Desk Top Study (DTS) / Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA) reports.


• Coal Mining Risk Assessments (CMRA).


• Ground / Site Investigations (factual & interpretative).


• Supervision of ground investigation crews such as; trail pitting, window sampling, cable percussion, rotary drilling etc. Soil / rock logging to BS 5930 / EC7 as well as geotechnical / geo-environmental sampling for laboratory testing.


• Ground gas and water monitoring.


• Contamination Remediation Strategies & Verification / Validation reports.


• Ground Gas Verification Strategies & Verification / Validation reports.


• Geotechnical / geo-environmental assessments & appraisals.

Key Requirements

• Degree in a relevant geo-sciences degree (such as Geo-technical Engineering, Geology, Geo-sciences etc.) or equivalent with demonstrated experience.


• Experience working as a geo-technical engineer or geologist, with experience working on ground investigation and geo-technical consultancy work (small-medium sized projects).


• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of internal professionals, and with a range of external clients and consultants.


• Ability to work under time pressure and balance multiple priorities.


• Be driven to develop and improve your technical skills and advance your career.


• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience in geotechnical analysis & design (foundations, retaining walls, slopes, ground improvement, earthworks etc.) would be advantageous.


• Professional qualification / membership with a professional intuition such as; Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Geological Society etc.


• SMSTS / SSSTS certificate and / or relevant CSCS card would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience.


• Company pension scheme.


• 25 days annual leave per year (plus Bank Holidays).


• Relaxed office environment.


• Company / Corporate golf membership.