Following our continued growth, we have a number of graduate engineer opportunities for individuals looking to commence a career within the geo-environmental industry.
Brownfield Solutions Ltd (BSL) are a well-established geo-environmental engineering consultancy with offices in the North-West and West Midlands. The company’s expertise is in the design, investigation and assessment of land for proposed commercial and residential developments. We identify and provide solutions to mitigate environmental and geotechnical risks, providing design options for site remediation and verification, alongside recommendations for structures including foundations, drainage (SuDS), slope stability, earthworks and highways.
At BSL, we are able to offer exposure to a range of environmental and geotechnical works in a mixed consultancy and contracting environment, so there is excellent potential to learn and develop skills rapidly. This is a great opportunity for rapid career progression within an expanding company. It is not a requirement for applicants to already have experience in the industry, as full training and support will be provided.
BSL encourage Continued Professional Development (CPD) through courses and on the job learning. Office based work
Populating and completing schedules for chemical and geotechnical lab testing.
Inputting and screening/assessing field data from testing and monitoring, preparation of factual and interpretative reports.
Production of drawings (CAD – training provided if necessary).
Basic foundation design to include calculation of bearing pressures and estimating settlement (training provided).
factual summary of field works, ground conditions and test results, interpretive geotechnical and environmental assessments including generic quantitative risk assessment.
Loading and driving of company vans to sites.
Collection of field data, site monitoring, walkover surveys, project management, setting out and supervision of intrusive investigations, including management of subcontractors on-site; Gas and groundwater monitoring.
Soakaway testing to BRE365.
Collection and dispatch of samples for analysis.
Undertaking basic field tests, groundwater purging and sampling.
First or 2:1 Honours Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Physical Geography or related discipline.
Excellent written English, with good attention to detail.
Possesses good practical/ field skills.
Willing/able to work in an often physically demanding outdoor environment.
Working knowledge of MS Office is essential.
Working knowledge of CAD and Holebase SI favourable but not essential.
Our sites are nationwide and applicants must be willing to work away from home on a regular basis. Accommodation, subsistence and overnight allowance paid for by company.
UK Driving Licence essential.
9-Day fortnight (every second Friday off) on top of standard holiday entitlement (21 days, plus Bank Holidays).
~ Pension contribution.
~ Professional fees covered (for one body).
~ Financial allowance for overnight stays (on top of paid expenses).
~ Friendly, supportive working environment.
~ Profit share scheme.
~ On-site parking.
~ Access to company vans for business use.
~ Company social events.
~ Sick pay.