Geo-Environmental Engineer
RSK Geosciences – Newcastle, UK – Full-time, permanent
The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients, including engineers, house‑builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK Geosciences is a leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy.
Responsibilities
* Participating in a variety of geo‑environmental projects for both external clients and for other teams within RSK
* Assisting with ground investigations and desk studies
* Soil logging to current UK standards, including laboratory scheduling
* Experience of soil sampling plus water monitoring/sampling
* Writing factual and interpretative reports
* Geotechnical reporting requirements beneficial
* Knowledge of contaminated land legislation and reporting requirements
* Preparing factual site investigation data
* Travel to other offices and sites within the UK (as needed)
Qualification and Experience
* BSc or equivalent in Geology, Environmental Science or similar
* MSc desirable but not essential
* Working towards membership of a relevant professional body with a longer term goal to move toward chartership with a relevant institution
* Basic knowledge of planning legislation
* Experience of site inspections and reporting, preferably on residential developments
* Able to complete factual and interpretative assessments to a basic level
* Able to deliver projects and work within a multi‑disciplinary consultancy
* Track record in managing time and resources effectively and within budget
* In possession of full UK driving licence
Salary and Benefits
* Commensurate with Experience
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Free life assurance cover
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, and private health care
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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