Ground Investigation Consultant

• The logging of soil and rock to appropriate British Standards and undertaking in-situ field testing.
• The compilation of factual ground investigation reports
• The scheduling of samples for laboratory analysis
• Work collaboratively with other sectors/disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall project.
• Develop effective working relationships with the Project Manager and with the client and ensure effective communication of progress and changes and the resolution of issues.
• Produce project outputs (e.g. documentation, reports, specifications) and ensure that they meet or exceed client expectations and Arcadis requirements and comply with relevant national standards and codes of practice.
• Site management of ground investigations and associated works, with a strong focus on health and safety management and documentation.
• Task management including supply chain co-ordination and procurement
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of the services delivered by Arcadis, of the client’s business and the industry sector to facilitate personal networking and to consolidate personal and company credibility in the industry.
• Field based work undertaken across the UK, including:

Site management of ground investigations and associated works, with a strong focus on health and safety management and documentation.

The collection of site characterisation data, including soil, rock & groundwater sampling.

The logging of soil and rock to appropriate British Standards and undertaking in-situ field testing.

The scheduling of samples for laboratory analysis

The compilation of factual ground investigation reports

• The collection of site characterisation data, including soil, rock & groundwater sampling.

• SSSTS / SMSTS preferable
• BSc qualified (or higher) in Geology, or equivalent Earth Science.
• Working towards professional membership and chartership.
• Experience of working on site and in supervising contractors e.g. drillers
• An awareness of hazards and risk management associated with ground investigations, including health & safety, budgetary and technical considerations.
• Proficient report writer – Factual Ground Investigation Reporting
• Minimum of 18 months experience of working on geo-environmental projects (i.e. geotechnical or contamination)
• Desired - Rail / Highway sector experience