Overview
Principal Engineering Geologist role at Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Limited in Coventry. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Ian Farmer Associates, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is a geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation company with offices covering the majority of the United Kingdom. It is supported by a fully accredited UKAS laboratory and together with the Geosciences division of RSK, the company makes RSK Group one of the UK’s largest site investigation service providers.
Responsibilities
* Project Management of ground investigations
* Provide support to regional manager as required
* Supervision and mentoring of Senior Engineers, Engineers and Graduate Engineers
* Overseeing the logging of soil and rock to BS5930 / Eurocode 7, including QC of logs for issue to Clients
* Preparation and approval of H&S documentation
* Preparation of geotechnical and geoenvironmental laboratory schedules
* Preparation of Factual Reports, GIR Interpretative Reports and PIR Desk Studies
* Liaising with both clients and subcontractors in relation to ongoing projects
* Assist the Regional Manager with the commercial aspects of work, including estimating
Qualifications/Experience
* Strong experience in the ground investigation industry
* Good experience of soil and rock logging
* Good report writing experience
* At least a geology / earth sciences / civils degree
* Commercially and contractually aware
* Good communication skills
* A full UK driving licence
* Willing to work on site on occasion
* Be within a reasonable travelling distance of your office base or be prepared to re-locate
Salary and benefits
* Commensurate on Experience
* Contributory pension scheme
* A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
* Regular training and career development
* Access to mental health support
* Professional financial advice
* Discounted gym memberships
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
We are one of the leading ground investigation businesses in the UK. With offices throughout the UK, we provide geotechnical and environmental investigation techniques and services to clients throughout the country. These services are offered from regional locations, supported by an experienced team of civil engineers and geologists. Services include soil exploration by percussion boring, window sampling and mechanical excavation and rock exploration by rotary drilling and coring. Specialists are available, including materials technologists and on-site chemists, who can undertake testing and monitoring services and in situ tests such as plate loading, California bearing ratio and density, including nuclear density testing. The company’s materials technology and construction engineering service operates nationwide, undertaking and reporting on structural and condition surveys, BREEAM assessments and asbestos surveys. It works on buildings, car parks, bridges, roads and other structures, and is approved for working in confined spaces and in situ testing that includes floor load tests and strain measurements.
Ian Farmer Associates is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business. We strive to employ, develop and reward talented individuals and foster a people-first culture that supports innovation and collaboration. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We provide workplace adjustments and flexible working arrangements where possible.
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