Geotechnical jobs in United Kingdom

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Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant/ Project Manager wanted: Another great opportunity at this successful and growing, Medium-sized Multi-Disciplinary Environmental Consultancy. This role is based in Manchester.

Overview

Our client are a Multi-Disciplinary Environmental Consultancy offering a range of services including Geo-Environmental, Geotechnical, Remediation and Enabling Earthworks design to a range of high-profile clients across industry sectors such as property development, construction, investment and divestment, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, planning, energy, construction and demolition.

As a Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant or Project Manager, in their successful Geoenvironmental Division, you will undertake predominantly office-based work supporting UK-wide delivery of development schemes. You will plan, deliver, and manage geoenvironmental site investigations and associated reporting for a variety of Clients in different sectors, and your experience will help train and mentor junior team members.

Our client take pride in their excellent training, their collaborative and supportive culture in an inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to deliver all stages of geoenvironmental projects to include the coordination of financial and technical input to proposals and management of company resources (office and site based), sub-contractors, timescales, and financial performance.
• Use software and technical guidance documents for the assessment, modelling, and interpretation of data to determine the required outcome for the project or assignment.
• Produce and technically review a wide range of interpretative geo-environmental reports to provide solutions to the client's business needs.
• Understanding and correct application of relevant British Standards, legislation and other relevant industry guidance.
• Lead (and assist) in the tender process, including production of proposals/bids.
• Day-to-day financial management and profitability of projects.
• Ability to identify and expand new opportunities and marketing avenues for growth and development.
• Be capable of developing new and enhancing existing, internal, and external client relationships. Work towards lasting relationships with key Clients.
• Efficient and cohesive decision-making to suit the needs of the project, team and self.
• Knowledge and practice-sharing with junior members of the team.
• Adhere to and model high Health and Safety standards, in line with Company procedures.
• Commitment to develop personal CPD and working towards Chartership.
• Engaging and professional communication with colleagues and all stakeholders.
• Be competent in the procurement and management of subcontractors (including preparation of specifications and industry standard forms of contract ICC/NEC)
• Contributing to the office culture, conduct and discipline to encourage an enjoyable, productive and efficient workplace for all.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant subject and preferably a secondary qualification such as an MSc, or geoenvironmental related qualification.
• Demonstration of equivalent qualification or experience.
• At least 6 years' background in a geoenvironmental field (for Senior Geoenv. Role / 3 years for Project Manager role), with demonstrable background in ground engineering, contaminated land assessments.
• Track record of relevant experience in producing Preliminary Risk Assessments, Supervising and producing Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Ground Investigations Assessments, Remediation and Verification Strategies and Remediation Verification Reports.
• Strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively and intuitively either alone or in a small team.
• Client focused attitude with a good track record of successful project delivery.
• Sound communication and personal effectiveness skills.
• Excellent IT skills with advanced skills in MS Office.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative, and practical solutions.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, Clients, and contractors at all levels.
• Membership of professional organisation (e.g. IEMA, IES) and working towards or achieved chartership or recognised accreditation through a relevant professional body (CGeol, CEng)
• A full UK Driving Licence (manual).

On offer

• Salary Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant - £40,000 - £50,000
• Salary Project Manager Level - £34,000 - £38,000
• Company matched pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Extensive training opportunities and supported CPD.
• Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.
• Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action
• Summer and Winter Team building days (out of the office)
• Yearly Bonus
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free fitness classes
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

To apply for the position of either Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant or Project Manager, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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