Geotechnical Engineer

Job title:

Geotechnical Engineer

Company

RSK Group

Job description

RSK Geosciences, part of the RSK Group are recruiting for a Geotechnical Engineer to join the team based in Hemel Hempstead. This is a full time, permanent role.Responsibilities:

• Designing and managing a variety of geo-environmental and geotechnical ground investigation and interpretative projects for both external clients and for other teams within RSK
• Providing technical support at all stages of assigned projects and controlling project costs
• Overseeing ground investigations
• Soil and occasional rock logging to current geotechnical standards, including laboratory scheduling
• Geotechnical analysis and design
• Geo-environmental assessment
• Preparing and checking Preliminary Risk Assessments (desk studies), technical advice notes, drawings and geotechnical and geo-environmental interpretative reports
• Prepare proposals and tenders and contribute to business development activity
• Travel to other offices and sites within the UK
• Prepare H&S plans and RAMS
• Preparation of Remediation Strategy’s including verification works on site.
• Mentor and support junior team members as appropriate, providing guardianship and imparting your knowledge and expertise to less experienced employees
• Establish and develop strong working relationships with new and existing clients, which is integral to the growth of the wider business
• Provide technical leadership in the day to day delivery of projects
• In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business, without additional renumeration.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BEng or BSc or equivalent in Civil, Geology or Geotechnical Engineering or similar
• Typically a further degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnics or Environmental Science or equivalent would be desirable
• Registered with a suitable professional body and working towards Chartered status with a relevant institution (e.g. Geol Soc/CIWEM/ICE)
• Typically requires around 5 years specific relevant experience
• A good understanding of geology, ground investigation works, engineering geology and geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering
• Demonstrable experience of geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations and reporting
• Demonstrable experience and ability to prepare Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Preliminary
• Risk Assessments, Factual and Interpretative Assessments
• Able to deliver projects and work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy RSK Job Description HRF01 Issue 1
• Able to write proposals that are both technically sound and commercially accurate
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring skills to junior staff
• Strong track record in managing time and resources effectively and within budget

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.

#Engineering #rskfamily #GeoscienceRSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues’ growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Expected salary

Location

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Job date

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 04:10:17 GMT

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