Geo-environmental Engineer

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The Geosciences division within RSK Group plc, is one of the UK’s largest geotechnical and contaminated land consultancies.

The company now has an exciting opportunity for a Geo-environmental Consultant to join the growing team in Castleford. Working alongside an experienced team you will get involved with a vast array of development projects.

Since 1989, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and retain talented people. Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, to innovate and to make a difference. We have developed a strong philosophy of collaborative working within alliances and other project teams, together with implementing innovative systems and techniques to drive environmental excellence and wider project efficiency.

We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that’s consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.

As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining RSK, a mentor works with you to ensure you set and achieve your goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track.

Further, retaining staff is the building block of a successful organisation. As a company, RSK wants to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects.

Geo-environmental Consultant- Castleford

A Geo-Environmental Consultant responsible for site investigations for both geotechnical and environmental content, seeing the project through from commencement to completion. All project work to be carried out adhering to RSK Group procedures and completed within budget and timescale. Good communication skills needed plus financial management experience. The candidate must work well within a team environment and be self-motivated.

More Specifically You Will Be

The successful candidate will be predominantly responsible for assisting with projects in the East Midlands (but could be in other areas of the UK).

• Running and/or supporting Phase I & II geo-environmental ground investigations for all scales of projects and types of site with senior support as necessary
• Undertaking site works using a variety of intrusive investigation methods;
• Soil logging to current UK standards, including laboratory scheduling;
• Undertaking ground gas, vapour and groundwater monitoring;
• Writing factual and interpretative reports including quantitative risk assessment;
• Supervising remediation and earthworks projects (training provided);
• Liaising with clients, regulators and internal specialists (as necessary).
  

These particular roles would be suitable for applicants who are looking develop their career to the next stage. Critically you will understand the importance of building strong working relationships by delivering a successful service on time and within budget.

Person Specification

• BSc or equivalent in Geology, Environmental Science or similar;
• MSc desirable but not essential;
• Working towards Chartered status with a relevant institution;
• Minimum of 1 year specific relevant experience;
• An understanding of geology, ground investigation works, contaminated land, geotechnics;
• Basic knowledge of planning legislation;
• Able to complete factual and interpretative assessments to a basic level;
• Able to deliver projects and work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy;
• Track record in managing time and resources effectively and within budget.
  

Salary And Benefits

• Starting at £22,000 and highly flexible depending on experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training by senior team members to enable technical and managerial progression
• Significant support and encouragement to enable career progression
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
  

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.

At RSK we operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation, adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all. The company prides itself on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and enabling them to reach their full potential. Listed as being in the top 3 environmental consultancies and listed in the Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250, there has never been a more exciting time to join.

Furthermore, retaining our employees is the building block of a successful organisation and we want to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working, social activities, and community involvement projects.

RSK is also committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer