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GEOTECHNICAL AND GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER wanted at a leading SME Geo-Environmental Consultancy. This exciting role is based in Alton.
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Overview
Our client is a highly skilled, independent, specialist geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy looking for an experienced Geotechnical or Geo-environmental Engineer to become a trusted member of their engineering team.
The role requires proactive project management, client communication and providing technical
solutions in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Work location will be hybrid (2 days Alton office, 3 days working from home) and site travel will be required.
Responsibilities
Main Duties
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Travelling to meet clients and evaluation of sites.
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Organisation of intrusive investigations, including health and safety aspects, and proactively managing and instructing subcontractors and site operations.
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Complete and/or supervisor site work, e.g., trial pitting, soakage testing, soil logging of trial pits and boreholes to BS5930/Eurocode 7, groundwater/ground-gas monitoring, appropriate sampling and scheduling of testing of soil/water samples.
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Provide a consultative approach to engineering, advising, and recommending solutions through proactive communication with clients, subcontractors and local authorities / EHOs.
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Preparation of Phase 1 Desk Studies and occasionally Flood Risk Assessments.
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Phase 2 intrusive investigations - collection of data and report writing, independent preparation of factual and interpretative reports on intrusive investigations, basic foundation design to include calculation of bearing pressures and estimating settlement.
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Preparation of Basement Impact Assessments
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Carry out qualitative and quantitative contamination risk assessments.
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Phase 3 contamination remediation strategies and validation work, including on-site supervision of remediation and carrying out verification reporting of remediation.
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Assisting with sales function; qualifying leads, recommending solutions to potential customers based on their needs and challenges, issuing quotes, and following up where required.
Once role proficiency has been established, opportunities for progression include:
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Mentoring graduates Engineers
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Leading a team of Engineers
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Supporting in highly specialist projects under the supervision of Senior Engineers
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Delivering internal and external CDP sessions
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Undertaking QA work
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Responding to and writing fee proposals
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Assisting the growth and development of Ground & Water Ltd.
The role will be subject to monthly and quarterly KPI’s
Requirements
Qualifications
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BSc (Hons) qualified in Geology, Civil Engineering, Geo/Environmental Science, Soil Mechanics, or Similar
Desirable:
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Preferably an MSc/M.Geol/MSci in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geo/Environmental Science, Soil Mechanics, Civil Engineering or similar
Knowledge and Experience
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Minimum of 1 - 2 years industry experience
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working as a geotechnical/geo-environmental engineer
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Experience managing site works, appropriate sampling techniques and logging soils/rock to current guidance
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Experience of the production of factual and interpretive reports, including CSMs
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Experience proactively managing projects (under supervision)
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Experience working calmly in a busy work environment
Desirable:
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Member of an appropriate professional body and considering Chartered status in the future
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Previous experience within the UK regulatory and design environment
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Experience proactively and independently managing projects
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Working knowledge of HoleBASE SI and/or other Geotechnical Software (bearing capacities, settlements, slope stability (Geostru) /Ground movements (Pdisp/Xdisp) / environmental related software (Hazwaste, CLEA)
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Experience with lead qualification and quoting
Skills and Abilities
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Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
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Analytical and proactive problem-solver
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Strong, professional written and oral communication, notably with clients
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Thorough planning, organisation, prioritising, and time management skills
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Accurate approach to work with an attention to detail and follow-through
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Adaptable and capable of managing own workload to produce a consistent and quality service to clients' requirements
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Ability to communicate effectively with clients and subcontractors
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Full clean UK driving licence
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Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Desirable:
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Able to work to budgets and manage time effectively
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Commercial awareness to manage project budgets.
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Demonstrated ability to be a consultative engineer when recommending solutions and discussing needs and challenges
Personal Qualities
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A strong work ethic with high standards for quality
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Positive attitude to learning and development
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Out-going, personable, and professional manner
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Reliable and committed team player, willing to help and support others where needed
On offer
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Salary £26,000 – £36,000
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Excellent benefits package
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Generous salary and holiday
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Exciting varied projects
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Training & Development
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Hybrid working, Flexitime, casual dress
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Regular Team Events
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Annual sports allowance
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& More
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To apply for the position of Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineer, 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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