Graduate Ground Engineer

RSK Group; Castleford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental and engineering services company is seeking Graduate Ground Engineers in Castleford, UK. Successful candidates will develop their project management and coordination skills, undertake ground investigations, and ensure technical compliance. A BSc in a relevant field is essential. This role offers comprehensive training and benefits including life insurance and a flexible benefits program.

Benefits

31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Life insurance and pension scheme

Free private GP service

Flexible benefits programme

Health & wellbeing programme

Payment of professional memberships

Qualifications

• BSc level qualified in relevant environmental subjects.
• Full Clean UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to learn geotechnical data collation using industry software.

Responsibilities

• Develop project management and coordination skills.
• Perform Phase 1 Preliminary Risk Assessments.
• Deliver intrusive ground investigations across the UK.

Skills

Project management skills

Client management skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Geotechnical data collation

Education

BSc Degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Geoscience

Job description

The Vacancy: Due to an increase in workload, Structural Soils, part of the RSK Group, have exciting opportunities for Graduate Ground Engineers to start their careers and join our expanding team in Castleford, UK.

Responsibilities

• Development of project management & coordination skills
• Development of client management & engagement skills
• Undertaking Phase 1 Preliminary Risk Assessments
• Assisting with the undertaking of Phase 2 Ground Investigations
• As a site engineer you would play a pivotal role in the delivery of intrusive ground investigations across the UK, ensuring technical compliance is adhered to.
• An astute eye for detail - ensuring best practise is followed.
• Assisting in the production of detailed technical reports within stringent internal protocols.
• Excellent communication is required to liaise with other project staff and clients to best deliver our projects.
• The development soil and rock logging skills to current geotechnical standards, including geotechnical and geo-environmental laboratory scheduling.
• Willingness to learn how to collate geotechnical data using the latest industry software and write reports for external clients within stringent internal protocols
• Previous site work experience is an advantage but not essential as full training is available.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree level qualified in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or a related environmental subject is essential.
• A desire to become a key member of the local and national team of engineers through demonstrating excellence in their work.
• Full Clean UK Manual driving licence essential.
• Right to Work in the UK: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About Us

Structural Soils 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.

Benefits

• Salary Commensurate on experience.
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 36 for extended service.
• Life insurance, pension scheme and free private GP service.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, plus more.
• Paid volunteer time
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Payment of relevant professional memberships and mentoring to chartership.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. We provide workplace adjustments and flexible working arrangements where possible.