Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant

targetjobs Hired; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their expanding team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on both site and office-based tasks, providing essential support to regional projects. You will engage with multi-disciplinary teams, contractors, and regulatory authorities, honing your skills in Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical fields. The position promises hands-on guidance, fostering your career development while allowing you to contribute to impactful projects. If you are ambitious, energetic, and eager to learn, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Pension contribution scheme

Overnight compensation payments

Working from Home option

23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Regular training and career development

Professional subscriptions

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental/geotechnical/soil science required.
• Experience in the industry preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Geo-Environmental projects and write various reports.
• Conduct site investigations and liaise with clients and regulators.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision making

Geotechnical knowledge

Site investigation

Report writing

Education

Relevant degree in environmental/geotechnical/soil science

Tools

In situ testing methods

Trial pitting

Cable percussive drilling

Conventional rotary drilling

Job description

Due to our clients continued expansion we are looking for a Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant. The role will involve both site and office-based tasks and will include providing support to regional projects across the business as required. You will receive hands-on guidance and support from the team, allowing you to develop your career within both Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical fields.

The position provides an ideal opportunity for an ambitious, energetic and capable individual who is confident in communicating effectively with colleagues, multi-disciplinary teams, contractors and regulatory authorities and able to demonstrate competency in decision making during site works.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regularly attending site, undertaking investigations, walkovers and monitoring.
2. Managing Geo-Environmental projects, dealing with suppliers and preparation of health and safety documentation.
3. Writing a range of geo-environmental reports including Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigations, Remediation Strategies, Validation reports and Agricultural Land Classification Assessments.
4. Liaising with clients and regulators.

The Role

1. Logging of soils to relevant and up-to-date environmental guidance.
2. In situ testing methods, trial pitting, dynamic sampling, cable percussive drilling, auger drilling, conventional rotary.
3. Scheduling both chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing.
4. Conducting site walkovers and performing a variety of site investigation fieldwork tasks.
5. Experience in writing factual and interpretive Geo-environmental reports.
6. Geotechnical knowledge including foundation design and slope stability, mining investigations, contaminated land and planning.
7. Willingness to learn and take on other environmental disciplines as required.

Minimum Requirements

1. Relevant degree in the environmental / geotechnical / soil science sector.
2. Work experience in the industry preferred but not required.
3. Full UK driving license.
4. Ability to travel to site regularly as required including regular overnight staying.

Benefits

1. Salary: Negotiable based on experience and skills. Our client is a Real Living Wage Employer.
2. Pension contribution scheme.
3. Overnight compensation payments.
4. Working from Home option 1 day per week following successful completion of Probationary Period.
5. 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
6. Regular training and career development.
7. Professional subscriptions.
8. Long service awards.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to promoting fair employment practices and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.