Job Introduction
Igne are seeking to recruit a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join our busy GI England Division in Chester le Street, Durham.. This role is a full-time with travel across the UK to undertake site work. Applications are welcome from candidates that have a least one years' site investigation experience. This is mainly a site-based role working across the UK and in all weather conditions.
There will be ample scope for the successful candidates to learn new skills to further their career. The company is committed to the professional development of all of its employees and offers in-house and external training leading to professional qualifications.
Key responsibilities:
* Site investigation contract supervision / management (of drilling rigs and personnel) and liaising with clients
* Soil and rock logging to current guidelines
* Trial pitting works
* In-situ testing
* Environmental groundwater / gas monitoring and sampling
* Timely submission of site information, such as: drilling records, weekly timesheets etc
* Health and safety responsibilities in connection with preparing site-specific working practice documentation, site inductions and ensuring site operative welfare and safety.
The following are requirements for this position:
* Bachelor or Masters' degree in a related subject (Geotechnical Engineering, Geology/Hydrogeology and Environmental Science or related discipline)
* Previous experience in contract management of ground investigation projects
* Excellent written and oral communication skills and reporting abilities
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Full driving licence (travel is required)
If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Salary & Benefits:
* c£30,000 plus overtime
* Continuous training and development
* Death in service scheme.
In return, we can offer you an exciting career in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company. We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne's six service categories are: ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, drilling specialists, geothermal and geo-environmental.
We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business. We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.
Please note Igne is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.