Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Cooper & Hall Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Coventry. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, from ground investigations to geotechnical design. The company values continuous professional development, ensuring that employees can reach their full potential while making a significant impact in the field. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and promoting innovation, this role is perfect for those eager to contribute to meaningful projects and grow within a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking consultancy and embark on a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free life assurance cover

Flexible benefits programme

Option to buy additional holidays

Private health care

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Geology or related field is required.
• MSc or postgraduate diploma in a related subject is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Phase I & II geo-environmental ground investigations.
• Write factual and interpretative reports.
• Supervise remediation and earthworks projects.

Skills

Geotechnical Design

Soil Mechanics

Ground Investigation

Report Writing

Project Management

Education

BSc in Geology

MSc in Engineering Geology

Job description

The Vacancy

RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join the team based in Coventry. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, housebuilders, oil companies, and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging continuous professional development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Running and/or supporting Phase I & II geo-environmental ground investigations for all scales of projects and types of sites with senior support as necessary.
• Undertaking site works using a variety of intrusive investigation methods.
• Soil logging to current UK standards, including laboratory scheduling.
• Writing factual and interpretative reports.
• Supervising remediation and earthworks projects (training provided).
• Undertaking geotechnical design, analysis and modelling (training provided).
• Developing project management skills within the team, working alongside more experienced personnel.
• Liaising with clients, regulators, and internal specialists (as necessary).

Qualification and Experience:

• Required: BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Geology, Engineering Geology, Applied Geology, Mining Geology, Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics or a related subject.
• Desirable: MSc or postgraduate diploma in Engineering Geology / Applied Geology / Mining Geology / Geotechnical Engineering or Soil / Rock Mechanics (but not essential).
• Desirable: working toward Chartered Geologist, Scientist or Engineer with a relevant professional body.
• Desirable but not essential: 1-2 years' experience within the industry as a Consultant or Ground Investigation practitioner.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Salary and Benefits:

• Commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land, and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design, and geoenvironmental consultancy, and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers, and main contractors, local authorities, and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences 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?