Geo-environmental Engineer - Bristol

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Somerset
Salary
16000.00 - 22000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
10 Nov 2016
Closes
08 Dec 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Geo-environmental Engineer - Avon

W5 Recruitment are currently seeking a Geo-environmental Engineer for one of our clients who is a leading multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy.

Responsibilities include:

Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations for environmental and/or geotechnical purposes
Managing fieldwork activities and subcontractors
Undertaking Project Management duties
Writing factual and / or interpretative reports
Preparing health and safety documentation, booking subcontractors and scheduling soil and water samples for analytical and geotechnical testing
Support with the delivery of an Environmental Management System for a residential development

Qualifications & experience:

BSc degree level qualified in Geology or a related subject essential
MSc in Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering or Contaminated Land related subjects preferable but not essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Prepared to work as part of a team or as an individual
Knowledge of contaminated land and planning legislation
Experience of undertaking ground investigation for environmental purposes
Knowledge/experience in the field of Geotechnics/Engineering geology, including an appreciation of the impact of Eurocode 7 would be an advantage
Experience of working with geotechnical databases and other geotechnical software preferable
Experience of preparing and assisting with interpretative reports for environmental purposes
Candidates must be willing to spend a significant amount of their working day out on site and away from home
Full UK driving licence

Salary - Dependent on experience (basic + overtime + contributory pension scheme)