Job Title: Geoenvironmental Engineer
Join a busy Geo-Environmental Team within a consulting engineering environment, contributing technical expertise to Phase I and Phase II site investigations and remediation activities associated with geotechnical projects. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, planning and managing projects, coordinating office and site resources, supervising contractors, scheduling laboratory testing, undertaking site monitoring, analysing data, reporting, and supporting the financial performance of projects.
Key relationships: Clients, Local Authorities, Environmental Agencies, and internal colleagues.
Main Responsibilities:
Provide technically sound solutions and produce clear, accurate reports requiring minimal amendment.
Demonstrate knowledge of Health & Safety policies and produce site-specific risk assessments.
Contribute proactively to team and company initiatives.
Work in accordance with company policies, procedures, legislation, and allocated resources.
Support achievement of team and company objectives.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external clients and suppliers.
Contribute to personal and team safety.
Demonstrate commitment to CPD through courses, meetings and professional engagement.
Complete all required project tasks to ensure delivery on time and within budget.Key Performance Indicators
Project briefs, deadlines and resources
Prepare proposals for Phase I & Phase II assessments, remediation/validation schemes, and related work.
Show understanding of project objectives or identify knowledge gaps before commencing work.
Ensure all project resources and subcontractors are prepared before work begins.
Deliver all project elements on or before agreed deadlines.Productivity
Maintain up-to-date timesheets.
Complete work within required timescales.
Understand and meet individual time and cost allowances for projects.
Monitor subcontractor work and costs; escalate concerns when necessary.
Manage subcontractor invoices and verify costs; prepare client invoices when required.
Highlight productivity concerns promptly.Technical knowledge & application
Develop conceptual models to understand ground conditions before site investigation.
Describe soils and rock to BS5930 standards and prepare logs.
Demonstrate working knowledge of sampling, in situ testing and ground investigation techniques.
Understand relevant chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing, scheduling and interpretation.
Possess basic understanding of environmental issues including human health and groundwater risk assessments.
Develop ground models and geotechnical parameters for slopes, earthworks, pavements, retaining walls and foundations.
Understand design methods for shallow foundations, piles, retaining walls, earthworks, pavements and slopes.
Interpret geological maps, published data and walkover information to assess geotechnical risks.
Demonstrate working knowledge of relevant British Standards, Highways Agency documents, BRE guidance and CIRIA reports.
Manage investigations effectively, recognising when conditions vary from expectations and adjusting accordingly.
Collaborate with other disciplines, understanding structural types, loadings, and drainage strategies.
Apply Health & Safety requirements and relevant regulations.
Prepare clear, concise factual and interpretative reports.
Personal and collective responsibilities
Comply with quality management system requirements.
Prepare risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for site works.
Engage in CPD through learning, seminars, networking and training events.Attributes
Knowledge & Qualifications (Essential)
Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences or Civil Engineering.
Postgraduate qualification in the same fields, or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Holebase, slope stability software and basic AutoCAD.Experience
2-3 years of geoenvironmental experience within a consultancy setting.
Proven experience managing technical, practical and financial aspects of Phase I & II assessments, remediation schemes and related tasks.
Experience supervising site investigations or directing others.
Ability to describe soils to BS5930 and review factual logs and reports.
Understanding of geotechnical laboratory testing and interpretation.
Experience developing conceptual site models for development proposals.
Ability to produce structured factual and interpretative reports using desk study, site data and lab results.
Ability to interpret data using current standards and guidance.
Knowledge of geotechnical structures including foundations, earthworks, retaining structures and slopes.
Experience negotiating with regulatory authorities and building strong client relationships.Skills & Abilities
Strong report writing and presentation skills.
Good research and investigative skills.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Proactive, hardworking and analytical approach.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Team-oriented with a self-driven attitude and high integrity.Personal Qualities
Excellent listener and communicator.
Personable, professional and able to work with all team members.
Motivated and capable of motivating others.
Calm under pressure, adaptable and flexible.
Customer-focused and confident communicating with clients and regulators.Additional Information
Permanent full-time role (37.5 hours/week, with additional hours when required).
Must be able to commute reliably to the office.
Must hold a clean or near-clean driving licence.
Occasional extended working hours may be required