Geo-Environmental Engineer

Central Alliance Limited; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground engineering company in Wakefield is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer. The role involves field work across the UK with responsibilities in managing ground investigations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a BSc in Geology or related fields, and the company offers competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and private health care.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

Contributory Private Pension Scheme

Company van for site work

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Volunteering and team away days

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and manage ground investigation contracts.
• Experience in compliance with Construction, Design & Management regulations.
• Unwavering commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage ground investigations.
• Travel throughout the UK for field work.
• Manage safety and compliance on site.

Skills

Supervision and management of ground investigations

Experience in compliance with regulations

Flexible in approach to work

Effective time management

Strong communication skills

Education

BSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geography

Job description

Overview

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The Opportunity

We pride ourselves on being an agile, dynamic and diverse team of professionals, not only focused on delivering the best for our clients, but also focused on delivering the best for our team, whilst doing our part to help the world to tackle the global climate crisis. We have a clear business strategy, but retain some flexibility, offering careers to maximise the strengths of those in our team. We know that our real strength lies within the diversity of our people, so we invest in them, creating and maintaining an inclusive culture where people feel they belong.

Central Alliance, a member of the RSK Group, have a new opportunity for an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their growing team in Wakefield, UK. The role is largely a site based, outdoors role, reporting to the Line / Project manager and providing support to the Geo division.

The role is based from our Wakefield Office, but can predominantly be worked from any location within the UK, as the role involves field work and travel, with overnight stays in local accommodation. We are offering the role on a full-time, permanent basis. If you feel you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute, please get in touch.

Accountabilities

• Supervision and management of ground investigations
• Travel throughout the UK (80% away from home); remainder of time working out of the Wakefield Office (20%)
• Logging of soil and rock in accordance with BS5930:2020
• Managing ground investigation works, including pricing of works, liaising with suppliers and preparation of health and safety documentation
• Management of on-site safety, paperwork and subcontractors
• Adherence to working instructions, as specified by internal and external clients
• Factual reporting, data processing and data management
• Completion of Desk Based Studies
• Assisting senior staff with project related duties
• Overseeing department equipment - allocation, hire, servicing and repairs
• Attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses, such as PTS, NRASWA, CCNSG, towing license, CAT, First Aid and manual handling training
• Adherence to SHEQ policies and procedures
• Maintenance of ground investigation engineering equipment

About You

• BSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geology / Geography
• Ability to supervise and manage ground investigation contracts
• Experience in compliance with Construction, Design & Management regulations and production of Health & Safety documentation
• Unwavering commitment to safety and improving ways of working
• Experience of people management
• Flexible in approach to work; able to manage and adapt to change
• Self-motivated, solutions focused, organised, with effective time management and a positive attitude
• Ability to follow instructions, work to deadlines, work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and also work solo, using own initiative
• Clear, open communication style with a professional and polite manner at all times
• Willingness to work flexible hours and at various locations throughout the UK, when required
• Adaptable to variable working environments with a love of the outdoors
• A manual, valid UK driving license
• Unrestricted work rights in United Kingdom

Culture and Benefits

• Salary Up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Overtime
• Contributory Private Pension Scheme
• Company van provided for site work
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits
• Discounted gym memberships
• Income protection and life cover
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering and team away days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub

The RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our services are provided to infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects both in the UK and worldwide.

Central Alliance is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction