Geotechnical Project Manager

RSK Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental and engineering services provider in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Manager to oversee ground investigation projects and manage a team of engineers. The role involves ensuring project compliance with specifications, delivering company sales, and providing business development support, especially in the Wales and Western Region. Candidates should have a strong background in ground investigations and health & safety compliance.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company-provided pool vehicle

Flexible benefits programme

Digital GP Service

Gym and lifestyle discounts

Life cover protection

Optional private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision and management of ground investigation contracts.
• Familiarity with compliance and production of H&S documentation.
• Willingness to attend internal and external training courses.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site agent Project Manager for Central Alliance.
• Supervise and train graduate and junior engineers.
• Meet with operational teams to review performance.

Skills

Supervision and management of ground investigation contracts

Compliance with CDM regulations

Maintenance of ground investigation equipment

Job description

The Vacancy

Central Alliance part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Project Manager to join their team in Wakefield, UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake role of site agent Project Manager or Site Agent for Central Alliance.
• Supervision and training of graduate and junior engineers.
• Meeting with the operational teams on a regular basis to review the Company's operational performance, management and compliance;
• Ensure project compliance with specification, scope and price of works.
• Delivering company sales and undertaking business development, with focus on the Wales and Western Region.
• Attend client meetings and ascertain and programme work bank.

About You

People are at the heart of our business. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Experience in the supervision and management of ground investigation contracts.
• Experience in compliance with CDM regulations and production of H&S documentation.
• The post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses. These may include, PTS, NRASWA, CCNSG, towing license, CAT, First Aid and manual handling training.
• Maintenance of ground investigation equipment.

Culture and Benefits

At Central Alliance, we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Use of a company-provided pool vehicle with fuel card
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
• Digital GP Service
• Gym and lifestyle discounts
• Life cover protection
• Optional private healthcare
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services
• Regular training and career development

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

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About Us

We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our innovative support and solutions are provided to infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects both in the UK and worldwide.

The company's ground investigation services include all aspects of drilling, in situ testing, monitoring, reporting and laboratory testing. We own and operate a full range of drilling rigs, encompassing multipurpose rotary, cable percussion, dynamic sampling and cone penetration testing rigs.

Some of Central Alliance's clients include Network Rail, Aarsleff, National Highways, Rio Tinto, Associated British Ports, the Welsh Government, J. Murphy & Sons, AmcoGiffen, BAM and Morgan Sindall.

Central Alliance is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same : employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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