Engineering Geologist

Description

• Undertaking Phase 1 desk studies
• Soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards, including laboratory scheduling.
• Liaising with clients, engineering supervisors and subcontractors.
• Supervising and completing intrusive ground investigations involving multiple techniques including sonic, rotary, cable percussion and window sampling boreholes, geophysics, trial pits amongst others.
• Be able to log samples to BS 5930+A2 technical standards
• Processing field and laboratory results
• Report writing
• Assisting with office-based duties and on-site ground investigation projects across Scotland and the UK.
• Setting up and organising ground investigation works.

Requirements

• An MSc in a related subject is desirable but not essential.
• A basic understanding of water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques
• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or a related environmental subject is essential
• Previous UK ground investigation site experience is essential.
• Excellent report writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• A good knowledge of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK
• Familiar with and be able to interpret geological maps and published geological data
• Full UK driving licence essential

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 36 for extended service.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, plus more.
• Paid volunteer time
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance, pension scheme and free private GP service.
• Payment of relevant professional memberships and mentoring to chartership.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance