Project Geo-Environmental Engineer

RSK Geosciences; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis Baker, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Project Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our team in Halesowen. The role offers ownership of projects and opportunities to develop technical skills within a respected geo-environmental consultancy.

You will work on desk studies, site investigations, and remediation strategies across the UK, with CPD support and a collaborative, client-focused approach. Travel to sites and driving may be required.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with fieldwork: soil and groundwater sampling, logging to BS5930.
• Strong report-writing and data interpretation skills.
• Familiar with UK contaminated land legislation, planning policy and risk assessment frameworks.
• Familiar with GIS, CAD and MS Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on desk studies and site investigations for brownfield and greenfield developments.
• Supervise site investigations with varying complexities and techniques.
• Conduct contaminated land risk assessments for human health and controlled waters.
• Assist in the design and implementation of remediation strategies and verification works.
• Prepare technical reports and drawings, including desk studies, factual and interpretative reports and remediation verification reports.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulators to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills

Soil sampling

Groundwater sampling

Geotechnical logging

Data interpretation

Report writing

BS5930 familiarity

UK regulatory knowledge

GIS

CAD

Driving licence

Education

BSc/MSc in Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Logging software

GIS

CAD

MS Office

Job description

The Vacancy

We are looking for a Project Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our team at Travis Baker, an RSK Group company. This is a full time and permanent position that would suit someone who wants to take ownership of projects, apply and develop their skills as a practitioner whilst embodying Travis Bakers values (Responsibility, Relationships and Trust) and contributing to the success of the business.

Travis Baker is an engineering consultancy with locations in Halesowen (southwest of Birmingham) and Nottingham. With a comprehensive service offering covering Geo-Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transport Planning and Utilities Consultancy, Travis Baker provide a high-quality multi-disciplinary service throughout the UK.

We are seeking a Project Geo-Environmental Engineer to be based from our Halesown office, who is ready to take their career to the next level. We provide a rewarding and challenging career whilst encouraging Continuous Professional Development, where the right candidate will have the opportunity and support to develop their career within a well-respected and growing geo-environmental consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on desk studies and site investigations for brownfield and greenfield developments.
• Supervise site investigations ranging in complexity and have strong familiarity with a wide range of techniques.
• Conduct contaminated land risk assessments, including for human health and controlled waters.
• Assist in the design and implementation of remediation strategies and verification works.
• Prepare technical reports and drawings, including desk studies, factual and interpretative reports, preliminary geotechnical assessment and foundation design, ground gas risk assessments, foundation zoning plans, earthworks specification and verification reports and remediation verification reports.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulators to ensure smooth project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc/MSc in Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with fieldwork techniques including soil and groundwater sampling, logging (with experience in soil and rock logging to BS5930), and monitoring.
• Strong report writing and data interpretation skills.
• Familiar with UK contaminated land legislation, planning policy, and environmental risk assessment frameworks.
• Familiar with relevant software (e.g. Logging software, GIS, CAD, Microsoft Office applications)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK with the occasional overnight stays.

#Geosciences #RSKfamily #Recruitment

About Us

Travis Baker is a UK-based civil, structural, geo-environmental and engineering consultancy. We are a 40-plus team working from offices in Birmingham and Nottingham with UK-wide coverage. Our skilled engineers specialise in geo-environmental, civil and structural engineering. They work to provide our clients with the most cost-effective and sustainable solutions. Our industry success and track record are reinforced by significant repeat business from our diverse client base, including Redrow, Bloor Homes, Barratt Homes, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Miller Homes, Bellway and Keepmoat Homes.

Our working approach is aligned with RSK and client-focused. Our projects are managed through a sound technical base, with a strong emphasis on programme and project delivery. Our range of integrated engineering services includes civil engineering, geo-environmental engineering, structural engineering and transport planning.

Travis Baker 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 remains 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?