Geo-Environmental Engineer
Overview
Are you passionate about geotechnical and environmental engineering? We are seeking a dedicated Geo-Environmental Engineer to join a dynamic and experienced team. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the UK, including energy, infrastructure, renewable energy, development, and regeneration initiatives. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to impactful projects, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
As a Geo-Environmental Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations in line with national standards.
- Managing fieldwork activities, including supervising drilling and excavation works, gas and groundwater monitoring, and sampling.
- Logging rocks and soils, performing in situ testing, and supervising remediation and earthworks projects.
- Collaborating with contractors to ensure project specifications are met.
- Preparing health, safety, environment, and quality documentation for new projects.
- Scheduling laboratory testing for soil, rock, and water samples.
- Writing factual and interpretative reports.
- Supporting project managers in planning and preparing fee proposals.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should have:
- A BSc degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience supervising site investigations, including windowless sampling and trial pitting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- A proactive approach to professional development, with current or aspiring membership in a relevant professional body.
- A full manual UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Day-to-Day
Your time will be split approximately 50/40 between site work and office-based tasks, with occasional travel and overnight stays for distant projects. You will engage in a variety of activities, from supervising fieldwork to preparing detailed reports, ensuring no two days are the same.
Benefits
We offer a competitive package, including:
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Competitive contributory pension scheme.
- Free life assurance cover.
- Employee discount scheme for everyday purchases.
- Flexible benefits programme, including options to buy additional holidays, EV salary sacrifice, cycle-to-work schemes, and private healthcare.
- Support for continued professional development, including payment of professional membership fees.
- Use of a company van.
- Access to an employee social fund with quarterly events.
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and please send your CV and a cover letter to (url removed) or contact us at (phone number removed) for more information.