Geotechnical/ Geoenvironmental Engineer

Harrison Group Environmental Limited; Fen Ditton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Profit sharing

Company pension scheme

Job summary

The Harrison Group Environmental Limited in Cambridge (Fen Ditton) is seeking a geotechnical/geoenvironmental engineer to join the geotechnical engineering division. The role combines site work and office-based tasks, including specification, quoting, operation, interpretation and reporting of investigations.

You will work with senior and graduate engineers, be trained in unfamiliar aspects, and help supervise graduate engineers to undertake ground investigations in line with the project

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Minimum 4 years UK site investigation experience.
• Competent supervising standard fieldwork techniques.
• Full UK driving licence and strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Mixture of site work/supervision and office-based work.
• Specifying, quoting, operating, managing, interpreting and reporting investigations.
• Supervising and training graduate engineers on ground investigations.

Skills

Site investigation experience

Supervising

Communication skills

Driving licence

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

A geotechnical/ geoenvironmental engineer is required to join the geotechnical engineering division operating out of the company’s Cambridge office, situated in the village of Fen Ditton, just off the A14. Engineers work on a range of site investigation projects across East Anglia, the South of England and further afield.

Candidates as a minimum should have a degree in a relevant subject, 4 years of site investigation experience in the UK, competent supervising and completing standard fieldwork techniques, hold a full UK driving license, have excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) and a keen interest in learning new skills.

The role will involve a mixture of site work/supervision and office-based work; predominantly based around the specification, quoting, operation, management, interpretation, and reporting of geotechnical and contaminated land investigations. Engineers will work with a team of senior and graduate engineers, and be trained in any aspects they are not familiar with. The role will involve helping to supervise and train graduate engineers to undertake ground investigations, and ensuring ground investigations are run according to the specification.

Remuneration package

• negotiated salary
• flexible working
• profit sharing
• company pension scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer to be part of a growing team, a busy and vibrant group of professionals, working on a wide variety of projects in different sectors. The company is growing, providing opportunities for professional development, career progression and promotion.

Harrison Group is an equal opportunities employer.