Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join our multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based in the North East of England.
This full time (40 hours / week) position would be based at our office in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne but will require travelling to sites and other places of work around the UK.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for managing projects of various sizes throughout the pre-planning and post-planning stages, responsibilities include the completion of:
Desk Top Study (DTS) / Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA) reports.
Coal Mining Risk Assessments (CMRA).
Ground / Site Investigations (factual & interpretative).
Supervision of ground investigation crews such as; trail pitting, window sampling, cable percussion, rotary drilling etc. Soil / rock logging to BS 5930 / EC7 as well as geotechnical / geo-environmental sampling for laboratory testing.
Ground gas and water monitoring.
Contamination Remediation Strategies & Verification / Validation reports.
Ground Gas Verification Strategies & Verification / Validation reports.
Geotechnical / geo-environmental assessments & appraisals.
Key Requirements
- Degree in a relevant geo-sciences degree (such as Geo-technical Engineering, Geology, Geo-sciences etc.) or equivalent with demonstrated experience.
- Experience working as a geo-technical engineer or geologist, with experience working on ground investigation and geo-technical consultancy work (small-medium sized projects).
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of internal professionals, and with a range of external clients and consultants.
- Ability to work under time pressure and balance multiple priorities.
- Be driven to develop and improve your technical skills and advance your career.
- A full UK driving licence.
Why JC Consulting?
Desirable:- Experience in geotechnical analysis & design (foundations, retaining walls, slopes, ground improvement, earthworks etc.) would be advantageous.
- Professional qualification / membership with a professional intuition such as; Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Geological Society etc.
- SMSTS / SSSTS certificate and / or relevant CSCS card would be advantageous.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus Bank Holidays).
- Relaxed office environment.
- Company / Corporate golf membership.