Our client is a company of geotechnical and environmental specialists that has been providing expert and cost-effective investigation, testing and consultancy services for almost 50 years,a progressive employer offering a competitive remuneration package including: a negotiated salary, profit sharing and company pension scheme, professional development, and the added benefit of being part of a successful and vibrant group of professionals. The company is growing, providing opportunities for progression and promotion.
A Graduate Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer is required, you will work on a range of ground investigation projects and a wide variety of projects in different sectors, across East Anglia, the Midlands, South of England and further afield. The role will involve a combination of site and office-based work, predominantly based around the specification, operation and interpretation of geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigation. Graduate engineers will be trained to undertake field tasks such as machine trial pit excavations, supervising borehole drilling, undertaking infiltration testing, ground gas monitoring, groundwater sampling and researching geological, hydrogeological, historical, topographical and environmental site information. You will also learn how geotechnical engineers provide foundation recommendations, advice on ground conditions, soil infiltration, undertake stage one, two and three contamination assessments and remediation verification.
Candidates as a minimum should have a degree in a relevant subject (typically geology, environmental science, or similar), a full UK driving licence, excellent communications skills (both written and verbal), organisational and time management skills, and a keen interest in learning new skills