JC Consulting
Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist
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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 traveling 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; trial 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
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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 license
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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 institution such as; Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Geological Society, etc.
- SMSTS / SSSTS certificate and / or relevant CSCS card would be advantageous
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus Bank Holidays)
- Relaxed office environment
- Company / Corporate golf membership
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