Graduate Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer - Sheffield

Eastwood; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastwood, an award-winning engineering firm, is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer to join their Sheffield office. The role involves conducting environmental and geotechnical investigations for land development, collaborating with experienced engineers, and preparing reports. Candidates should possess a degree in Geology, Earth Science, or Geography, along with a driving licence. The company offers development opportunities, competitive benefits, and encourages a collaborative culture beyond the workplace.

Benefits

4% contributory pension scheme

Enhanced sickness pay scheme

Generous holiday allowance of up to 26 days

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates should have or expect to obtain a Bachelor or Masters Degree in Geology, Earth Science or Geography.
• A full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites for investigations, including trial pitting and supervising borehole investigations.
• Preparing geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation reports.
• Liaising with clients, regulators, and site staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Masters in Geology, Earth Science or Geography

Job description

Graduate Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer - Sheffield

The What

Graduate Geotechnical /
Geo-environmental Engineer

The Where

Sheffield - S11

The Who

Graduate Geo Engineer with Bachelor's or Masters in Geology, Earth Science or Geography

Your Role

We are looking to recruit a talented, driven Graduate Geotechnical & Geo-environmental Engineer.

The role based at our Sheffield office will involve the environmental and geotechnical investigation of land for future development including working under the supervision of Senior Engineers on a variety of different geotechnical/geo-environmental projects/sites

• Visiting sites to carry out walkovers, trial pitting, soakaway testing, supervising borehole investigations, verification of capping, gas monitoring etc.
• Preparing Phase 1 and 2 geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation reports
• Liaising with clients, regulators, site staff and other staff within the company

The Geotechnical and Geo-environmental team at Eastwood have a wide range of experience. We carryout site investigations, coal mining risk assessments, earthworks, land remediation as well as complex geotechnical design. The team prides itself on being friendly, supportive and promoting a hands-on learning environment to benefit professional and technical development.

You

Candidatesshould have or expect to obtain a Bachelor or Masters Degree in Geology, Earth Science or Geography, and have three good A-Levels or equivalent. We encourage and support our people in continuing professional development and provide a clear route for progression through the firm.

A full driving licence is essential. You must have a car for work purposes to which appropriate mileage will be paid to accommodate maintenance costs.

Our Company

An award-winning engineering firm, a career opportunity with longevity, and an inspiring team to become a valued part of.

Eastwood Consulting Engineers are a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Sheffield, covering civil, structural, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering. See our portfolio of recent projects here .

Benefits with Eastwood

Development

Eastwoodhave grown as an engineering company through investment in our team, offering a full spectrum of experience and knowledge, support and encouragement. We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach to your professional and technical development.

Eastwood endeavour to give each team member vast project exposure, broadening their industry knowledge and practical experience no end. Working with a multitude of clients, contractors, architects and let’s not forget Eastwood engineers themselves specialising in the various engineering disciplines, strengthens confidence, competence and flare.

As well as reviewing our salaries twice yearly, and rewarding staff based on merit, here at Eastwood we also offer the following:

• A 4% contributory pension scheme
• 2 x life insurance policy
• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of up to 26 days, and the option to take up to 3 more days as additional holiday as and when needed
• Flexible working with start and finish times to suit your routine
• Discounted health cash plan which can help with a number of everyday medical costs
• Cycle to work scheme

More than just a place to work

It is not all about work at Eastwood and we encourage all our staff to engage in more than just engineering, offering a range of activities from sports teams and social events to community projects and fundraising. We want our staff to enjoy coming to work, and building relationships is important to our collaborative working culture.

How to apply

Please send your CV and Covering Letter to [e-mail] and please feel free to call ahead so we can answer any questions you may have or to simply introduce yourself, we’d love to hear from you personally.

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Award winning multi-disciplinary Consulting Engineers providing quality, sustainable design solutions since 1972. Our team is based at offices in Sheffield and Hampshire.

Award winning multi-disciplinary Consulting Engineers providing quality, sustainable design solutions since 1972. Our team is based at offices in Sheffield and Hampshire.