We have a fantastic opportunity for an Earthworks Engineer/Geo Consultant to join our Geo team in Coventry.
An exciting opportunity has emerged on our large Gateway South Coventry scheme, where the successful candidate will be introduced to a one-of-a-kind geotechnical and environmental project. The role will be predominantly site-based with support from the Stoke and Northampton offices. This is an opportunity to be involved in a high-profile project and gain skills which will be easily transferable to other earthworks and contaminated land projects.
The role at Coventry Gateway will include:
* Site auditing, reporting, and management of geotechnical projects.
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current best practices including (but not limited to): current UK geotechnical design documents such as Eurocode 7 and CD622.
* Liaising with Sub Contractors and clients assisting in the delivery of projects including (but not limited to): earthworks placement, slope stability and earthworks assessment, preparation of reports, site audits, and watching briefs. Data collection and analysis.
* The role will also require the ability to provide geotechnical advice to new and existing clients.
* Understanding and advising on appropriate engineering options and/or solutions to issues on site and reporting these to the appropriate person.
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of any and all of Hydrock’s system of work.
* Ensuring that all QA procedures are followed for the specific sections of a project that the Engineer is working on.
* Using company vehicles with due care and attention; including refueling, cleaning, and basic care of the vehicles as required. Non-compliance with Road Traffic Legislation will be regarded as a disciplinary offence.
The attributes we expect you to bring to the role and company:
* A BSc, BEng or higher qualification in a relevant subject (geology, civil engineering, geotechnics).
* 6 -12 months experience in an engineering consultancy role is preferable. However, a willingness to learn in lieu of experience is also highly valued.
* Working as part of an integrated project team of geotechnical specialists, an understanding of related disciplines (civils and structures) will be required but can be learned on the job.
* Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
* A self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
* A proactive and independent thinker with an enthusiastic approach to work.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
What's great about Hydrocknow Stantec:
We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy of over 900 staff in 21 offices across the UK. Our driving motivation is to be a ‘Force for Good’, as it is our aim to improve the quality of people’s lives from our employees to our clients, through to the communities we work in and our planet as a whole through the work we do.
An opportunity to develop your soft skills, as well your technical skills.
Excellent health benefits, 25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days), accrue 1 day extra every 2 years, with bonus holidays too!
An earlier finish on Friday (4pm!).
An opportunity to give back: “Day off for good cause” (on a workday).
A huge range of flexible benefits, including climate perks and an EV car leasing scheme.
A place to feel included:
We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we commit to supporting our employees and ensure we create a safe environment that nurtures you to perform at your best.
Looking for the next steps?
Once you have completed your application through our careers site, we aim to review and respond to you as soon as your application’s been reviewed.
If shortlisted, a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will call you for an initial pre-screen by phone (typically 30 minutes) to help us assess your motivations and interest in the position and Hydrock now Stantec.
If you progress following this telephone pre-screen, you will be invited to attend a formal interview by video conference (Microsoft Teams) or in our offices.
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