Geo-environmental Engineer

The LK Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning organisation in Swindon is seeking a self-motivated Geo-environmental Engineer to join their Ground Investigation team. The role includes conducting desk studies, site monitoring, and report writing. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and 1-2 years of experience. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering a salary starting at £28,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits

24 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Award-winning training and staff development hub

Free access to BUPA Employee Assistance programme

Electric car scheme

Free parking at Swindon office

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience undertaking desk studies and site investigations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase 1 desk studies including site visits.
• Supervise Phase 2 site investigations and logging of exploratory holes.
• Write factual reports.
• Monitor gas and groundwater.

Skills

Desk studies

Site investigations

Gas and groundwater monitoring

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work under own initiative

High motivation for this opportunity

Education

Degree in geology, geography, environmental science, geophysics, or geochemistry

Additional higher degree (advantage)

Job description

The LK Group is a multi-award-winning organisation with over 50 team members across offices in Manchester, Swindon, and Glasgow, providing ground investigation, flood risk assessments and drainage strategies, land remediation and project management services to several sectors across the UK.

Position:

Geo-environmentalEngineer

Location:

Swindon

From £28,000per year(dependant on experience)

The Company:

We are a diverse and unique company with our mission, vision and values underpinned bya track recordof innovation and the desire to improve both ourselves and the environment we all live in. We have a healthy, nurturing culture where staff are empowered, trusted, and can flourish.

• 24 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Additionalleave for long service.
• Buy or sell holidays.
• Award-winning training and staff development hub.
• Free access to our BUPA Employee Assistance programme.
• Charity days.
• Great nights out and social events.
• Electric car scheme.
• Free parking atSwindonoffice.

The Role:

Due to our continued growth and client demand, we have the opportunity for a self-motivated individual for the position ofGeo-environmentalEngineerworking as part of ourGround Investigation team.

AsGeo-environmentalEngineer, you willbe responsible forcarrying outdesk studies,ground investigations,site monitoringandproducing reports.

This is an opportunity to develop your skills andknowledgein a unique company. You will play your part in the wider team, by supporting our client-side project management consultancy and land remediation contracting sections.

We havea clear visionand plan for growth, and like-minded individuals will have the opportunity to help grow our business and share in the success this brings.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Responsibilities:

• Phase 1 desk studies including site visits.
• Phase 2 site investigations,includingsupervision of contractors,samplingand loggingof exploratory holes.
• Gas and groundwater monitoring.
• Validation of remedial measures.
• Factualreport writing.

Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant field such as geology, geography, environmental science, geophysics, or geochemistry. Anadditionalhigher degreemayalso be an advantage.
• 1-2years’ experienceundertaking desk studies and site investigations.
• High motivation for this specific opportunity.
• Ability to work under own initiative while fully co-ordinating with line manager’s requirements.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

At the LK Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are proud of our current workforce, which includes a 50% representation of women, and we are continuously striving to further diversify our team.

The LK Group believes in providing equal opportunities for all and is dedicated to promoting diversity at every level of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all qualified candidates.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Join us in our journey towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Position: Geo-environmental Engineer

Location: Swindon

Salary: From £28,000 per year (dependant on experience)

Free access to our BUPA Employee Assistance programme.