Senior Engineering Geologist
Location: Leeds
Type: Permanent position
Emtech is working with a growing Civil, Structural & Environmental Consultancy looking for an experienced Engineering Geologist to join their team in Leeds.
The successful candidate will join a team of Geo-environmental and Engineering Geologists and will be involved in producing Geo-environmental Desk Studies and Site Investigation Reports, Coal Mining Risk Reports, Tenders and Specifications for grouting of mine workings and earthworks, and responses to regulator conditions/queries.
The role is primarily office-based, but there will be occasional requirements to attend meetings with clients, supervise site work on a visiting basis, such as grout treatment or earthworks, and occasionally carry out fieldwork activities, such as logging boreholes and trial pits as workload demands. The candidate will also assist the Department Head with the day-to-day management of the department, supervision of junior staff, and contribute to their development.
Ideally, you will have experience in the following areas:
* Ground Investigation Techniques
* Supervision of fieldwork activity, including organizing and directing field operations (equipment and personnel)
* Sampling and logging of soil and rock to professional/technical standards
* Scheduling of laboratory testing (geotechnical and contamination)
* Preparation of interpretative reports on both geotechnical and contamination aspects
* Preparation of earthworks specifications and validation reports
* Preparation of Geotechnical and Contamination Remediation strategies and Validation of Remediation
* Consultations with Regulators
The following skills or experience are desirable, but not essential:
* Slope stability assessment
* CLEA Risk Assessment
* Groundwater DQRA
The suitable candidate must be motivated and enthusiastic and will possess:
* Capability to work independently or with the design team
* Ability to effectively delegate work to others and act in a mentoring role to less experienced staff
* Knowledge and understanding of current technical standards
* Financial management skills in assessing potential projects and preparing fee proposals
* Excellent time management skills and project budgeting
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Previous experience in dealing with clients and attending design team meetings
* Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
* Commitment to continued professional development
* Full UK Driving license
The package on offer includes:
* 26 days paid annual leave, comprising your birthday, 22 flexible days, and 3 fixed days over the Christmas period. In addition, 8 bank holidays are provided. There is also the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
* Flexible working with up to 2 days per week working from home, subject to team agreement.
* Early Friday finish
* Free on-site parking
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Chartered Professional fees paid
* Enrolment in a healthcare scheme
* Childcare vouchers
* Ride to work scheme
* Regular social events
* Annual Bonus Scheme
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
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