We are seeking Site Engineers (Geo-environmental) to support large scale ground investigations, requiring a large proportion of on-site work and travel within the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors. Activities will typically include groundwater monitoring and supervision of contractors (e.g. drill rigs).
Key Responsibilities
* Completion of groundwater monitoring.
* Supervision of site investigations.
* Supervision of field work including soil logging and environmental sampling, chemical and geotechnical testing, groundwater sampling and ground gas monitoring.
* Data collation.
* Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards.
Experience
* Knowledge of the requirements for planning, and supervision of site investigations.
* Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application to safe design and implementation of site investigations.
* Data handling, including experience in the use of GIS is desirable.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
* Has a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) – this is essential to the role.
* Is comfortable working on-site.
* Has the ability to use your initiative and be self‑motivated.
* Has confidence to ask questions to understand objectives and expectations, and also to learn for themselves.
* Demonstrates attention to detail.
* Has excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
* Has the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
* Has the ability to learn quickly and be adaptable to change.
* Has the ability to deliver on commitments on time and at the right quality.
* Has self‑awareness and understands own limitations.
* Is able to effectively manage time.
* Has a strong work ethic.
* Has the ability to work to a defined budget and timescales.
* Can build rapport and relationships with peers.
* Can build trust and sustainable support network.
Qualifications
* Site safety qualifications (e.g. first aid training and site supervisors safety training scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent) is desirable.
* Relevant technical degree is desirable but not essential e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering or environmental science.
* Able to travel to sites across the UK as required.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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