Join to apply for the Geo-Environmental Engineer role at RSK Geosciences
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Geo-Environmental Engineer role at RSK Geosciences
The Vacancy
The Vacancy
RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team based in Glasgow. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities:
* Managing fieldwork activities including supervising drilling and excavation works, and undertaking gas and groundwater monitoring, low-flow groundwater sampling and surface water sampling.
* Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations for environmental and/or geotechnical purposes in line with national standards and codes of practice
* Supporting the project manager in planning new projects including liaising with subcontractors and suppliers and preparing health, safety, environment and quality (SHEQ) documentation
* Scheduling soil, rock and water samples for chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing
* Writing factual and interpretative reports
* Supporting tender managers in preparing fee proposals.
Qualification and Experience:
* BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related subject essential.
* Up to 3 years previous relevant work experience
* Willing to spend a significant amount of their working day out on site and away from home
* Rock core logging capabilities is advantageous but not essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
* Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise workload
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Skilled with Microsoft Office applications in particular Word and Excel.
* Proactive approach to professional development with current (or aspiring) membership of a relevant professional body
* Full UK driving licence essential.
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.
#Engineering #Environmental #rskfamily
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.
Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.
RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RSK Geosciences by 2x
Get notified about new Environmental Engineer jobs in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 months ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Career opportunities in the Water Sector - Northern England and Scotland | Expression of Interest
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Water Consultancy Graduate Positions - 2025
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Greenock, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Stepps, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Strathaven, Scotland, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Graduate Civil Design Engineer - Power T&D - West Scotland - 2025
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Water Civil Engineer/Senior Water Civil Engineer
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Civil Engineering roles(Senior/Principal)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Civil Engineers All Levels - Water Infrastructure, Drainage or Flood Risk
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr