Position: Geo-Environmental Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer
Location: South Yorkshire (projects across the UK)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and experienced team based in South Yorkshire, supporting seven offices across the UK. You will work on a diverse range of geotechnical and land contamination projects spanning sectors such as energy, infrastructure, renewable energy, regeneration, commercial development and local government.
What to Expect in the Role
As a Geo-Environmental Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering project investigations, with a strong emphasis on site-based work. You will contribute to both geo-environmental and geotechnical investigations, data interpretation and technical reporting.
The role is ideal for someone with a proactive attitude, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Carrying out Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations for environmental and geotechnical purposes in accordance with national standards and industry best practice.
* Managing fieldwork activities, including supervising drilling and excavation operations, undertaking gas and groundwater monitoring, carrying out groundwater and surface water sampling, and logging soils and rocks.
* Overseeing remediation and earthworks activities, including liaising with contractors to ensure work is undertaken in line with approved specifications.
* Assisting project managers with planning new projects, communicating with subcontractors and suppliers, and preparing health, safety, environmental and quality documentation.
* Scheduling soil, rock and water samples for geotechnical and chemical laboratory testing.
* Splitting your time approximately 50/40 between site and office work, with occasional travel and nights away for more distant projects.
* Producing factual and interpretative technical reports.
* Supporting senior staff in the preparation of fee proposals.
About You
* Degree-qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
* 1-3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
* Experience supervising fieldwork activities such as trial pitting and windowless sampling, including management of subcontract and on-site safety.
* Rock core logging experience is advantageous but not essential.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clear and accurate report writing.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Adaptable and flexible in approach.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Openground logging software is beneficial but not essential.
* Committed to professional development, with current or aspiring membership of a relevant professional body.
* Full UK manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary commensurate with experience.
* Competitive contributory pension scheme.
* Free life assurance cover.
* Employee discount scheme for everyday savings.
* Flexible benefits package, including options to purchase additional annual leave, EV salary sacrifice, cycle-to-work scheme and private healthcare.
* Support for professional development, including pathways to professional qualification and payment of membership fees.
* Access to a company van for work-related travel.
* Employee Social Fund with quarterly events organised locally.
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