Graduate Engineering Geologist

Concept; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health cash plan

Cycle to Work

Perkbox

Structured support toward Chartership

Job summary

Concept in the UK is seeking a geotechnical engineer to undertake and manage geological, geochemical and geophysical site investigations across the UK. You will assess health and safety risks and ensure all work is performed to high standards, logging soil/rock to British and European standards and compiling clear field and lab results.

This role offers a progressive salary (DOE), a company bonus scheme, flexible working options when projects allow, and mentoring toward Chartership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Earth Sciences / Civil Engineering or relevant subject (knowledge of basic soil mechanics desirable).
• Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology is desirable.
• Graduate Membership of a Professional Institution is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and manage geological, geochemical and geophysical site investigations on sites across the UK.
• Assess and manage health and safety risks and ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner.
• Accurately record results and manage the quality of data and samples from fieldworks.
• Logging soil and rock to British and European Standards.
• Complete gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling and in situ testing.
• Reconciliation of laboratory test results with the geotechnical logs
• Preparation of reports summarising the factual findings of fieldwork and laboratory testing.
• Assisting in the preparation of Desk Study and Interpretative reports and conducting preliminary geotechnical analysis.
• Have a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel/stay away as needed.
• Good working knowledge of the English Language both written and spoken.

Skills

Geotechnical site investigations

Health & safety

Data management

Field logging

Report writing

Geotechnical analysis

Driving licence & travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Earth Sciences / Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology

Graduate Membership of a Professional Institution

Job description

Established in 1997, Concept provides site investigations, geotechnical/environmental consultancy, instrumentation installation/monitoring services, and survey work to customers in the construction and development sectors.

We are proud to be the primary supplier of site investigations to the London market, but also work throughout the UK. We have more experience in urban site investigations than almost anyone else in the industry – skills which we can take to other urban areas, both nationally and internationally.

What You'll Be Doing

• Undertake and manage geological, geochemical and geophysical site investigations on sites across the UK.
• Assess and manage health and safety risks and ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner.
• Accurately record results and manage the quality of data and samples from fieldworks.
• Logging soil and rock to British and European Standards.
• Complete gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling and in situ testing.
• Reconciliation of laboratory test results with the geotechnical logs
• Preparation of reports summarizing the factual findings of fieldwork and laboratory testing.
• Assisting in the preparation of Desk Study and Interpretative reports and conducting preliminary geotechnical analysis.
• Bachelors Degree in Earth Sciences / Civil Engineering or relevant subject. Knowledge of basic soil mechanics desirable.
• Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology - desirable.
• Graduate Membership of a Professional Institution - desirable.
• Have a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel/stay away as needed.
• Good working knowledge of the English Language both written and spoken.

You may also have:

• CSCS Card, First Aid, EUSR (HSG47) CAT 1 & 2, SSSTS or IOSH
• Awareness of environmental legislation or industry H&S best practices

What We Offer

We value your time, energy, and growth. You'll get:

• Progressive salary (DOE) + overtime + site allowances (where applicable)
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible working options when projects allow
• Westfield Health cash plan, Cycle to Work, Perkbox
• Structured support toward Chartership
• Mentoring, training and the ability to progress at your rate
• A collaborative and close-knit team

Ready to get stuck in and build the foundations of your career - literally?

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide VISA sponsorship for any candidates for this role.