Become familiar with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo-environmental and geotechnical industry
Prepare health and safety documentation and implement safe working measures
Supervise ground investigations involving various techniques, manage subcontractors, log and sample soil and rock to BS5930, monitor gas and groundwater
Schedule chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing and produce exploratory hole logs to relevant standards
Produce drawings (including in CAD) and write desk-based Phase I geo-environmental assessment reports
Write interpretive reports including Phase II geo-environmental assessments, risk assessments, and geotechnical assessments
Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers, and assist with project delivery
Help prepare proposals for new work and comply with internal policies and ISO standards
Requirements
Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in relevant subject (geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, physical geography etc.)
Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)
Good IT skills and comfortable with MS Office
Strong work ethic, able to work effectively alone or as part of a team
Good problem solving skills with ability to adapt and find practical solutions
Postgraduate degree or Masters in relevant subject is desirable
Some experience in the field (though we welcome applications from those with little experience)
Benefits
Optional every second Friday off work (2FF scheme)
working extended hours for every other Friday off
21 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service and promotions)
Twice yearly salary reviews as you become more experienced
Company profit share scheme and enhanced 4% employer pension contribution
Overnight stay allowance (£30 per night) plus expenses
Generous training fund and CPD support with professional fees covered
£2,000 bonus on attaining chartership
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental health
Laptop/PC, mobile phone, access to company pool vehicles for site works, and branded workwear provided
Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity leave