Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer

IGNE; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer in Walsall. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals in the geotechnical and environmental engineering field. You'll be involved in a variety of tasks, including ground investigations, environmental assessments, and remediation strategies. The company values professional development and provides ample training opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

30.5 days holiday

Continuous training and development

Professional qualifications opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in a related subject is essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental due diligence reviews and ground investigations.
• Perform geotechnical assessments and ground contamination appraisals.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Environmental Science

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Ground Investigation Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree in Geology/Hydrogeology

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer

DTS Raeburn Ltd, part of the Igne group of companies, is an established provider of geotechnical and environmental engineering services across the UK. The company currently provides a wide range of services to residential, retail and commercial property developers, estate owners and funders, manufacturers and industrial process operators, civil/structural engineers, local authorities and regulatory agencies who rely on its expertise in geotechnical engineering, ground contamination appraisal, remediation services, environmental due diligence, auditing and other related services.

We are looking to recruit a Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer to join our busy team, which includes civil/geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists and geologists. This role is a full-time role (37.5 hours), working in our Walsall office, with travel across the UK to undertake site work. Applications from recent graduates will also be considered.

The role is suitably varied depending on base skills and involves undertaking environmental due diligence reviews, various aspects of ground engineering including preliminary risk assessments, ground investigations, geotechnical assessments, ground contamination appraisals, remedial options appraisals, remediation strategies and associated validation works.

There will be ample scope for the successful candidates to learn new skills to further their career. The company is committed to the professional development of all of its staff and offers in-house and external training leading to professional qualifications.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor or Masters’ degree in a related subject (Geotechnical Engineering, Geology/Hydrogeology and Environmental Science or related discipline)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and reporting abilities
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Full driving licence (travel is required)

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge and practical experience of ground investigation and laboratory testing techniques, including logging of soil and rock core samples to relevant British Standards and Eurocodes

If you want to join an innovative, fast-paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits:

• 30.5 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Continuous training and development

In return, we can offer you an exciting career in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company. We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne’s six service categories are: site investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, water wells, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business. We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.

Title: Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer