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Geotechnical Engineer or Geoenvironmental Engineer or Engineering Geologist sought at a leading Medium-sized Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in Birmingham
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Overview
Our client is a leading and independent Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy providing services to a range or clients across the UK and internationally. They are seeking a skilled and ambitious Geotechnical Engineer or Geoenvironmental Engineer or Engineering Geologist for their Ground Engineering and Contaminated Land Team.
You will form part of a Birmingham team who take pride in offering quality assessments regarding geotechnical concerns and soil and groundwater contamination, and who, with the wider engineering team, provide a range of services for the development of greenfield and brownfield sites. You should be willing to regularly travel to and from sites around the UK for site work and meetings.
This company offer the opportunity to progress quickly, and with ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals with a real commitment towards personal and professional development. This is a permanent position.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to)
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Preparation of Phase 1 desk studies and completion of site walkovers
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Design, set up and monitoring of site investigations, including managing contractor(s)
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Soil sampling and logging in accordance with BS5930:2015+A1:2020, BS10175:2011+A2:2017 and Eurocode 7
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Gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling
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Scheduling of chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing
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Critically reviewing contractors’ factual data and reports
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Generic quantitative risk assessments for human health
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Preliminary controlled waters risk assessments
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Preparation of Phase 2 geo-environmental interpretative reports
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Preparation of geotechnical reports in accordance with CD622: Managing Geotechnical Risk
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Develop geotechnical ground models for use in design
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Appraisal of potential ground engineering constraints
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Preparation of preliminary foundation zoning plans
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Providing input to earthworks specifications
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Site monitoring of earthworks construction
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Preparation of Earthworks Validation Reporting
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Assisting with preparation of fee proposals for clients
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Preparation of site-specific health and safety risk assessments for site work
Requirements
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Relevant degree
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Have 2 and 4 years’ relevant post-graduate background
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Ideally have membership of a professional organisation such as the Geological Society or the ICE
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Able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
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Able to demonstrate a grounding in site investigation and/or consultancy.
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A keenness to learn about all areas of geotechnical assessment and contaminated land and their interface with land development
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Background in the use of ground investigation data management software such as HoleBASE or Openground
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Have excellent MS Word and Excel skills, and embrace digital ways of working. Some time with AutoCAD is also beneficial.
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Be able to prepare clear and concise reports and other written communications, and demonstrate that they can achieve this to a good standard
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Demonstrate good organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
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Able to confidently communicate with peers, more senior colleagues, contractors and clients.
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Full driving licence
On offer
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£30,000 - £37,000
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25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Opportunities for quick progression
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Ongoing support, training and mentoring
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Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
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Private healthcare
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Techscheme
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Payment of professional subscription
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Membership of our group pension scheme
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Life Assurance
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To apply for the position of Geotechnical Engineer or Geoenvironmental Engineer or Engineering Geologist, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).
Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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