RSK is currently recruiting for Geotechnical Engineers/Engineering Geologists to join our well-established and experienced geotechnical consultancy team in our Hemel Hempstead office. We are specifically looking for candidates that have a minimum of at least two to three year’s relevant experience in the planning and supervision of ground investigations.
This particular role is an excellent opportunity to work with a wide range of public and private sector clients on some key and major projects offering the opportunity for you to gain broad consultancy experience at an early stage of your career. The role will involve a mix of site-based supervision of geotechnical investigations and office-based time for analysis and reporting elements of projects. (Office based time may be remote / home subject to line manager approval).
Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will be responsible for assisting with geotechnical projects across the UK as directed by the Team Leader or other project staff. All Project work must be carried out with due diligence, adhered to by the RSK procedures & completed within the given cost budgets and time scales agreed. Good communication is required to inform/liaise with other project staff and sometimes the client periodically with updates & any issues raised. More specifically you will be:
* Undertaking Geotechnical desk studies, Geo-hazard & geospatial site appraisals
* Overseeing ground investigations and subcontractors
* Earthworks supervision
* soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards and laboratory scheduling
* Collating data and writing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
* Prepare earthworks documentation in accordance with DMRB CD 622 ‘Managing Geotechnical Risk’
* Exposure to geotechnical analysis and design of slopes, earthworks, foundations, basements, retaining structures and ground movement assessments
* Travel to other offices and sites within the UK and to occasionally undertake assignments overseas for periods of up to 2 months
Qualifications and Experience:
* A degree in engineering geology, geology, civil engineering or a related discipline
* A second degree in geotechnical engineering would be advantageous
* Aspiration to obtain Chartered status with a relevant institution (eg CGeol/CEng) and membership of the Geological Society of London or be working towards corporate membership of another appropriate professional institution (eg ICE)
* Proven post-graduate professional experience RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
* A thorough understanding of geology, site investigation works and ground engineering
* Good report writing skills
* Computer literate. Good level of using MS-Words and Excel •
* Experience in CAD, ARC Gis / QGIS and geotechnical software packages is preferable
* Experience in GI specification and contract documentation and site supervision
Salary and Benefits:
* £commensurate with experience
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Free life assurance cover
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
* We encourage Continuing Professional Development and as a Registered Practice with the Geological Society, we are committed to supporting candidates through the Pathway to Chartership.
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