Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer | The Sirius Group

Sirius Group; North East, Leeds; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Eye Care Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Death in Service

Salary Extras Platform

Job summary

The Sirius Group is seeking a reliable Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer to join our consultancy team in Leeds or Durham. The successful candidate will develop technical and practical skills across geotechnical and contaminated land projects, working with experienced engineers and environmental specialists.

Structured training and mentoring will be provided with exposure to both site and office activities.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and willing to learn.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to site and office-based work.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of intrusive ground investigations including trial pit operations and various sampling techniques.
• Prepare factual ground investigation logs and records using appropriate software.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and assist with risk assessments and ground investigation reports.
• Support geoenvironmental assessments and contaminated land investigations.
• Liaise with subcontractors, laboratories and clients as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Organized

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Geology / Environmental Science degree

Job description

The Sirius Group offers a wide range of services to the built environment. From planning and geotechnical consultancy, our expertise extends to demolition, remediation, drilling and grouting and civil engineering projects.

We are looking for a reliable and diligent Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer to join our consultancy team in Leeds or Durham. The role would suit a recent graduate to develop their technical and practical skills across a wide range of geotechnical and contaminated land projects, working alongside experienced engineers and environmental specialists. The successful candidate will receive structured training and mentoring while gaining valuable experience in both site-based and office-based aspects of geoenvironmental consultancy.

Key Tasks:

Following an initial training and development programme, duties will include:

• Supervision of intrusive ground investigations including:
  • Undertaking and supervising trial pitting operations.
  • Supervising a range of ground investigation techniques, including cable percussion, window sampling and rotary drilling.
  • Undertaking and supervising infiltration and permeability testing, including soakaway assessments.
  • Supervising the installation and monitoring of groundwater and ground gas monitoring wells.
  • Logging soil and rock samples in accordance with current BS EN ISO standards.
  • Sampling soil, groundwater and surface water in accordance with relevant industry guidance and standards.
• Preparing factual ground investigation logs and records using OpenGround software.
• Scheduling and coordinating geotechnical and environmental laboratory testing.
• Assisting with the preparation of preliminary risk assessments, desk studies and ground investigation reports.
• Supporting the delivery of geoenvironmental assessments and contaminated land investigations.
• Assisting with hazardous ground gas risk assessments.
• Liaising with subcontractors, laboratory providers and clients as required.
• Undertaking other duties commensurate with the role and level of experience.
• The above is not exhaustive and is subject to change due to changes within the organisation.

Skills and Attributes

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold a degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Have a keen interest in contaminated land, ground investigation and geotechnical engineering.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Are organised, proactive and willing to learn.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Have a flexible approach to site and office-based work.

Location

With offices across the UK, the largest Sirius offices are in Durham & Leeds:
Durham, Russel House, Mill Road, DH7 8HJ
Leeds, 4245 Park Approach, Thorpe Park, LS15 8GB.

This role will be based from either the Durham or Leeds office.

General information

Full-time position based in our Leeds or Durham office / on site.

35 hours per week.

Holidays: 22 days plus 8 days bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days, after 12 months continuous service.

Salary: TBC. Salary and benefits package will be discussed confidentially on application.

Candidates should hold a full current/clean driving license and own vehicle.

Mileage rates to be paid inline with HMRC fuel rates.

Company vehle available on ad hoc basis.

Sirius Benefits

The Sirius Group offers a number of employee benefits after successful qualifying period including:

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members.
• From your first day of employment, you will be enrolled into the Company’s Salary Extras Platform where you can make savings on day-to-day purchases as well as discounts on Gym Memberships and much more.
• After 3 months continuous employment, you will be enrolled in the Company’s Health Cash Plan Scheme, saving you on private medical costs and giving you access to Private GP appointments.
• After 3 months continuous employment, you will be eligible for the company’s Eye Care Scheme, which covers the cost of eye exams and glasses.
• After 3 months continuous employment, you will be able to participate in the Company’s Christmas Savings Club, which starts in December every year.
• After 3 months continuous employment, you will be eligible for the company’s Tusker Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme, which is designed to provide you with an opportunity to lease a brand-new car through a tax-efficient method, offering a range of benefits and cost savings.
• After 3 months continuous employment, you will be enrolled onto the Company’s Death in Service scheme (4 x annual salary).
• After 12 months continuous employment, you will be eligible to join the Company’s Cycle Scheme.
• After 12 months continuous service, you will be eligible to join the Company’s Tech Scheme, where you can spread the cost of tech devices and make National Insurance savings.
• After 12 months continuous employment, you will be eligible to join the Company’s MotorSave Scheme, where you can spread the cost of car maintenance to keep you on the road.

The Sirius Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.