Central Alliance
Graduate Engineer
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The Vacancy
Central Alliance, part of the RSK Group, have a new opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join their team in Wakefield, UK.
The Role:
The role is based out of the Wakefield Office, West Yorkshire, this is a Hybrid role approximately :80% Site based, which requires working away from home and staying away on some nights. When not on site, you will be required to commute daily to the Wakefield office, so we are ideally looking for someone that lives within a reasonable daily commuting distance of the office, or someone that is willing to relocate.
Accountable to the Senior Engineering team, this role would suit someone with a passion for travel and the outdoors, with an enthusiastic, ‘can-do’ attitude. We are seeking someone who is looking to be upskilled in order to gain autonomy in role within the geotechnical / engineering field, working for a forward-thinking, rapidly expanding company that invests in the learning and development of its people.
As the successful candidate, you will sit within the Instrumentation & Monitoring division, where you will be exposed to extensive collective experience within the organisation, the latest technology and leading academic research. Your work, experience and inputs will be helping to find solutions to industry challenges and problems.
Accountabilities:
- Collecting, processing and managing monitoring data from a wide range of geotechnical instrumentation on site (full training provided).
- Assisting with or leading on site installation and monitoring projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
- Assisting with project deliverables, project performance and SHEQ information (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
- Upholding excellent safety and housekeeping standards, representing our company professionally on every site.
- Assisting with the maintenance and organisation of the yard and storage areas, including arranging, sorting, picking and delivery of soil and groundwater samples.
- Undertaking monitoring equipment calibration, repair and servicing when necessary.
- Supported by the company, maintain and develop technical knowledge, such as British Standards and industry standards.
- Undertaking internal and external training, as part of personal professional development plan.
- Working across the UK to travel to client sites, as and when required.
- Adhere to all RSK company policies and adhere to client policies and procedures when on site.
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About You:
People are at the heart of our business. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:
- Degree in Earth Sciences, Geography or Engineering.
- Ability to follow instructions, work part of a multi-disciplinary team and also work solo, using own initiative.
- Self-motivated, solutions focused, organised with effective time management.
- Ability to conduct business in a professional and polite manner at all times.
- Willing and able to work in variable environments and has a love of the outdoors.
- Ability to work remotely around the UK, including from home when agreed and approved. Possibility of some overseas travel.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, when required.
- Commitment to safety and improving ways of working.
- Unrestricted work rights in United Kingdom.
Your Benefits:
Starting salary of £29,750
Contributory Pension Scheme
Use of a company-provided pool vehicle with fuel card
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
Digital GP Service
Gym and lifestyle discounts
Life cover protection
Optional private healthcare
Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
Volunteering days
Retirement and mortgage advice
Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services
Regular training and career development
About Us
We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our innovative support and solutions are provided to infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects both in the UK and worldwide.
The company’s ground investigation services include all aspects of drilling, in situ testing, monitoring, reporting and laboratory testing. We own and operate a full range of drilling rigs, encompassing multipurpose rotary, cable percussion, dynamic sampling and cone penetration testing rigs.
Some of Central Alliance’s clients include Network Rail, Aarsleff, National Highways, Rio Tinto, Associated British Ports, the Welsh Government, J. Murphy & Sons, AmcoGiffen, BAM and Morgan Sindall.
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Central Alliance is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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