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Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Engineer

Severn Trent

Birmingham

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GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking a Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Engineer to join its Ground Engineering team in Birmingham. You'll provide expertise in ground-related engineering projects, focusing on delivering high-quality reports and risk assessments while contributing towards the company's commitment to environmental stewardship. The position offers competitive salary, annual bonuses, and opportunities for professional development within a culture that values teamwork and career growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave program

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

Experience providing technical advice on ground engineering topics.
Confident in preparing ground related deliverables.
Knowledge of foundation design principles.

Responsibilities

Prepare technical reports suitable for assets.
Carry out risk assessments related to ground engineering.
Communicate technical issues with stakeholders.

Skills

Technical advice

Risk assessment

Ground investigation

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Our ambitious five-year programme, encompassing over 5,000 innovative projects, is designed to tackle the growing challenges of delivering exceptional water and waste services. We are committed to addressing issues such as flooding and river health, ensuring the best outcomes for our customers and the environment. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are poised to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact.

If your ambition is to be at the forefront of tackling the impact of climate change, making real, positive contributions to the environment and exceeding our customers’ expectations, then we’d love to talk to you. We have an exciting new opportunity as a Geotechnical Engineer.

As part of the Ground Engineering team and a subject matter expert, you will provide ground related technical guidance to the project teams delivering Outline Design and Detailed Design for the vast AMP8 Programme of Capital projects. This role requires an individual with experience of Geotechnical and /or Geo-environmental Engineering, including geo-environmental desk studies, coal mining risk assessments, ground investigations and writing both factual and interpretative ground investigation reports.

This role can be based on any of our capital hubs; Shrewsbury, Derby or Coventry.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Reporting directly into the Technical Lead, you’ll prepare ground related technical reports suitable for Severn Trent assets. Carrying out risk assessments and reviewing health & safety documents is an integral part of the role.

Other Key Accountabilities

Communicate technical ground related matters with internal and external Stakeholders.
Assess, and continuously improve design capability.
Support development of standard designs.
Challenge solutions proposed and drive innovation.
Share learnings from previous projects.

So join us in driving forward our ambitions and making a positive impact!

What You’ll Bring To The Role

Experience in providing technical advice as a subject matter expert on ground engineering topics.
Confident in preparing and reviewing ground related deliverables such as geo-environmental desk studies, coal mining risk assessments, ground investigation scopes and interpretative reports.
Knowledge of foundation design principals.
Knowledge of land contamination technical guidance, assessment and risk management.
A full UK driving licence will be required.

Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference to our environment because it matters to us all. We do more, because we care. Is that you?

What’s In It For You

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two volunteering days per year

At Severn Trent, you’ll be joining a culture that cares, one that works together to achieve, grow, and develop. And when it comes to our employee engagement scores – they’re some of the highest of energy and utility companies globally and we believe that is down to our wonderful culture, created by our wonderful people.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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