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The Vacancy Due to an increase in workload, Structural Soils, part of the RSK Group, have exciting opportunities for experienced and ambitious Engineering Geologists to join our expanding team in Glasgow, UK. This is a full time, permanent opportunity and you will be joining a knowledgeable and talented team within one of the UK\'s leading ground investigation companies. This position is open to those with industry experience who wish to take the next step in their career.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with office-based duties and on-site ground investigation projects across Scotland and the UK.
* Undertaking Phase 1 desk studies.
* Liaising with clients, engineering supervisors and subcontractors.
* Setting up and organising ground investigation works.
* Supervising and completing intrusive ground investigations involving multiple techniques including sonic, rotary, cable percussion and window sampling boreholes, geophysics, trial pits amongst others.
* Soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards, including laboratory scheduling.
* Processing field and laboratory results.
* Report writing.
Person Specification
* Previous UK ground investigation site experience is essential.
* BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or a related environmental subject is essential.
* An MSc in a related subject is desirable but not essential.
* A desire to become a key member of the local and national team of engineers through demonstrating excellence in their work.
* Be able to log samples to BS 5930+A2 technical standards.
* A good knowledge of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK.
* Familiar with and able to interpret geological maps and published geological data.
* A basic understanding of water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques.
* Excellent report writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
* Full UK driving licence essential.
Salary And Benefits
* Salary commensurate on experience.
* 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 36 for extended service.
* Life insurance, pension scheme and free private GP service.
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, plus more.
* Paid volunteer time.
* Health & wellbeing programme.
* Payment of relevant professional memberships and mentoring to chartership.
The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
Since its establishment in 1964, Structural Soils has evolved into an award-winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. Structural Soils works with a vast number of clients from wide-ranging industries, both private and public. Structural Soils 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.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Flexible working arrangements may be available for office-based roles.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering
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