Be familiar with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo-environmental and geotechnical industry
Supervise ground investigations involving various techniques, manage subcontractors, log and sample soil and rock to BS5930
Monitor gas and groundwater, undertake in-situ tests, and conduct validation visits
Schedule chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing and produce exploratory hole logs using OpenGround or similar
Produce calculations from templates and drawings (including in CAD)
Write Phase I desk study reports and Coal Mining Risk Assessments (CMRAs)
Prepare health and safety documentation and implement safety standards on site
Write interpretive reports including Phase II geo-environmental assessments, risk assessments, and geotechnical assessments
Input, screen, analyse and interpret site data, presenting clear logical arguments
Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers
Prepare proposals for new work and check/approve subcontractor invoices
Comply with internal policies, procedures and ISO standards
Requirements
Approximately 1-3+ years relevant experience
Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in relevant subject (geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, physical geography etc.)
Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)
Good IT skills and competent with MS Office
Strong work ethic, able to work effectively alone or as part of a team
Good problem solving skills with ability to adapt and find practical solutions
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and OpenGround (desirable)
Knowledge of remediation strategies and techniques (desirable)
Experience with verification of remediation works and preparation of verification reports (desirable)
Familiarity with earthworks, materials/waste management, and MMPs under CL:AIRE DoWCoP (desirable)
Soil mechanics knowledge and foundation bearing capacity calculations (desirable)
Experience liaising with regulators (desirable)
Benefits
Optional 2FF working pattern, working slightly extended hours across the fortnight and you take every second Friday off. This gives you around 26 extra days away from work each year on top of standard annual leave allowance. You still receive your full salary, while gaining regular time back for family, hobbies, travel or simply switching off
Hybrid work approach, typically 3-4 days in the office or on site per week when on 2FF, but flexible)
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service and promotions)
Twice yearly salary reviews as you become more experienced
Company profit share scheme and enhanced 4% employer pension contribution
Overnight stay allowance (£30 per night) plus expenses
Generous training fund and CPD support with professional fees covered
£2,000 bonus on attaining chartership
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental health
Laptop/PC, mobile phone, access to company pool vehicles for site works, and branded workwear provided
Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Working from home allowed, typically at least one day per week