The Vacancy
RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join the team based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our well-established and experienced Geotechnical Consultancy team. The team provides geotechnical consultancy and design services to the wider RSK Group, as well as a large number of both private and public sector external clients.
Our current workload includes medium to large infrastructure schemes and renewable energy, commercial and residential development schemes, which present a wide range of geotechnical issues to be managed, from interpretation and assessment of ground conditions and hazards through to delivery of fully detailed design solutions.
Award winning internal geotechnical training programme Registered Practice with the Geological Society or Institute of Civil Engineers and we are committed to supporting candidates along the pathway to Chartership.
Responsibilities:
Running and/or supporting Phase I & II geo-environmental ground investigations for all scales of projects and types of site with senior support as necessary
Undertaking site works using a variety of intrusive investigation methods.
Soil logging to current UK standards, including laboratory scheduling.
Writing factual and interpretative reports.
Supervising remediation and earthworks projects (training provided).
Undertaking geotechnical design, analysis and modelling (training provided).
Developing project management skills within the team working alongside more experienced personnel.
Liaising with clients, regulators and internal specialists (as necessary).
Qualification and Experience:
BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or a related subject MSc in Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering or Soil/Rock Mechanics (but not essential for all roles)
Have 1 to 3 years specific relevant experience
Good understanding of geology and ground investigation works
Full UK Driving Licence (Commutable distance of Hemel office) Typical split of 60-40% split between site and office Site works typically 1-2 weeks maximum and within the south east, but can be further afield and occasional longer periods on site and/or staying away may be required.
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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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?