Ground Investigation Engineer

RSK Group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer. The role involves managing ground investigations, ensuring safety compliance, and offering support across diverse projects. The ideal candidate holds a BSc in Geology and has a commitment to safety and outdoor work. Competitive salary up to £35,000, along with various benefits including training and development programs, and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Contributory Private Pension Scheme

Company van for site work

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Volunteering days

Access to Wellbeing Hub

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar field for over one year.
• Unwavering commitment to safety and improving ways of working.
• Adaptable to variable working environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of ground investigations.
• Travel throughout the UK, working away from home ~ 80% of the time.
• Logging soil and rock in accordance with BS5930 : 2020.

Skills

Ability to supervise and manage ground investigation contracts

Experience in compliance with regulations

Strong communication skills

Flexibility in work approach

Self-motivated and organized

Experience in people management

Education

BSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geology/Geography

Tools

Valid UK driving license

Job description

Central Alliance ,a member of the RSK Group ,have a new opportunityfor an experienced Geo-EnvironmentalEngineer to join their growing team in Wakefield,UK.

The Opportunity

We pride ourselves on being an agile, dynamic and diverse team of professionals, not only focussed on delivering the best for our clients, but also focussed on delivering the best for our team, whilst doing our part to help the world to tackle the global climate crisis. We have a clear business strategy, but retain some flexibility, offering careers to maximise the strengths of those in our team. We know that our real strength lies within in the diversity of our people, so we investment into them, creating and maintaining an inclusive culture where people feel they belong.

We have a unique opportunity for aGeo-EnvironmentalEngineerto join the Central Alliance team, ideally someone with over one year’s experience working in a similar field. Accountable to the Line / Project manager, this roleprovides support to the Geo division and is largely a site based, outdoors role.

The role is based from ourWakefieldOffice, but can predominantly be worked from any location within the UK, as the role involves work in the field and travel, with overnight stays in local accommodation.

We are offering the role on a full-time, permanent basis.

AtCentral Alliancewe celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to the company, please get in touch, we’d love to discuss.

Accountabilities

• Supervision and management of ground investigations
• Travel throughout the UK (with working away from home required ~ 80% of time), remainder of time working out of the WakefieldOffice (20% of role)
• Logging of soil and rock in accordance with BS5930 : 2020
• Managing ground investigation works, including pricing of works, liaising with suppliers and preparation of health and safety documentation.
• Management of on-site safety, paperwork and subcontractors.
• Adherence to working instructions, as specified by internal and external clients.
• Factual reporting, data processing and data management
• Completion of Desk Based Studies.
• Assisting senior staff with project related duties.
• Overseeing department equipment - allocation, hire, servicing and repairs.
• Attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses, such as PTS, NRASWA, CCNSG, towing license, CAT, First Aid and manual handling training.
• Adherence to SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of ground investigation engineering equipment.

About You

People are at the heart of our business. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo.To be considered, we would like to see you have :

• BSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geology / Geography
• Ability to supervise and manage ground investigation contracts.
• Experience in compliance with Construction, Design & Management regulations and production of Health & Safety documentation.
• Unwavering commitment to safety and improving ways of working.
• Experience of people management.
• Flexible in your approach to work, being able to manage and adapt to change.
• Self-motivated, solutions focused, organised, with effective time management and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions, work to deadlines, work part of a multi-disciplinary team and also work solo, using own initiative.
• Clear, open communication style with an ability to conduct business in a professional and polite manner at all times.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and at various locations throughout the UK, when required.
• Adaptable to variable working environments with a love of the outdoors.
• A manual, valid UK driving license.
• Unrestricted work rights in United Kingdom.

Culture and Benefits

AtCentral Alliance, we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include :

• Salary Up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Overtime
• Contributory Private Pension Scheme
• Company van provided for site work.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Income protection and life cover
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering and numerous team away days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub

The RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.