Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer / Geologist

JP Engineering; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer/Geologist with at least one year of experience in site investigation and geotechnical analysis. The successful candidate will enhance their technical skills and contribute to multi-disciplinary projects. Responsibilities include writing risk assessments and supporting various projects across sectors. Excellent communication skills and a relevant degree are required. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

ICE approved training

Comprehensive training opportunities

Contributory pension

Personal health care plan

Life insurance

Interest-free travel loan scheme

33 days annual leave

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Preferably 1+ years of experience in SI/GI.
• Understanding of contaminated land legislation and planning regime.
• Ability to write Preliminary Risk Assessments and Intrusive Ground Investigation reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical/project management skills.
• Write Preliminary Risk Assessments and reports.
• Provide robust technical assessment and solution.

Skills

Team working

Communication skills

Customer service

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Geology/Earth Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Our client is one of the largest multidisciplinary partnerships in the UK providing engineering and design consultancy services with innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions for challenging environments.

Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer / Geologist, preferably 1 year+ experience in SI/GI.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their technical and project management skills, including providing robust technical assessment and solutions, customer service and business development as part of a growing team.
• The candidate would preferably have experience in a range of sectors, including road and rail, residential, industrial / commercial and leisure developments, providing robust, technically sound and cost-effective solutions to Clients throughout.
• The candidate will be required to write Preliminary Risk Assessments and Intrusive Ground investigations reports, as part of this they will need to develop an understanding of currently available ground investigation, sampling and laboratory analysis techniques.
• The candidate will be required to build an understanding of contaminated land legislation and the planning regime, to provide geo-environmental ground investigation scoping and generic risk assessment advice, as well as developing an understanding of geology, ground models and geotechnical engineering.
• The candidate will be required to develop the ability to deliver projects and work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy, with awareness of structural & civil capabilities in the wider firm.
• The candidate would be expected to be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, as well as be a good communicator, both verbal and written, have strong team working / interpersonal skills and a basic commercial awareness.

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineer, Geology/Earth Sciences or related subject.
• It is preferable that the successful candidate have some experience in various sectors including road and rail, residential, industrial / commercial, and leisure developments.
• An understanding of, or ability to write Preliminary Risk Assessments and Intrusive Ground Investigation reports.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Full Driving Licence

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
• ICE approved training with a pathway to chartered membership of a professional engineering institute
• Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• Interest-free travel loan scheme
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Additional benefits may vary between offices