Geoenvironmental Engineer

Winchester

10 months ago

Applications closed

My client is a multi discipline Property and Construction Consultancy, who help their clients create better, more sustainable place for people to live, learn and work.

The team in Winchester are seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to work on new and existing projects in southern England, mainly comprising Phase 1 and Phase 2 Site Investigations. The position is based within the GeoEnvironmental Consultancy Department.

The Role
You will have the opportunity to work on a range of different projects mostly comprising redevelopment of brownfield sites. You will have the opportunity to become a key member of the team, working with the senior staff on some exciting projects.
Role and Responsibilities
·Planning, execution and reporting of Phase 1 and Phase 2 Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical site investigations
·Logging soil and rock samples
·Scheduling laboratory testing
·Site monitoring - groundwater, surface water and ground-gas
·Conducting soil and groundwater risk assessments Liaising with Clients and Regulators
·Production of Remediation Method Statements, supervision of remediation works and production of Validation Reports
Experience and Skills Required
·Relevant degree in Geology, Environmental Science - postgraduate degree desirable
·Experience working for a UK multi-discipline consultancy
·Excellent communication and report writing skills
·Membership of a professional organisation such as the Geological Society or CIWEM, ideally working towards Chartered Status
·Experience of quantitative human health, groundwater and ground-gas risk assessments
·Geotechnical knowledge, logging soils and rocks etc.
·Full driving licence

The Geo-Environmental Department provides a diligent, friendly working environment where staff are encouraged to research and be innovative in their work.

What We Can Offer

This role offers you the chance to progress your career at a forward thinking, friendly company. Along with providing you with an opportunity to learn and develop skills and qualifications as part of a dynamic team, we also offer;
·Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the team, adding value to our growing business
·25 days holiday - entitlements increase by 1 day per annum after 3, 5 and 8 years
·Private Healthcare
·Life Assurance
·Standard 6% Ridge Contribution - rising to 7% after 5 years, and 8% after 10 years
·Highly competitive salary
·Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme
·Buying and Selling Annual Leave
·Gym Membership Scheme
·Company car leasing scheme

When you join the company, you will be surrounded by professional people who are experts in their field. You will work with and be surrounded by mentors and a support network to help you to embrace new challenges, grow, develop your skills and experience to progress with your career.

This company has climbed to 14th position in the Building Magazine Top 150 Consultants, whilst continuing to rise within the Top 50 Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, and Surveyors lists - with us in the top 10 surveyors in the country. Showcasing our continued success

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