Senior/Principle Geo-environmental/Geologist Engineer
Newcastle
Due to a healthy forward looking workload and continued team growth we are looking to recruit an Intermediate to Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer with the potential to be located in our Newcastle office. The successful candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in the areas of geo-environmental site investigation and assessment, remediation and validation, contract management and planning and regulatory liaison. The
successful candidate will be responsible for providing geo-environmental advice to internal project teams and external clients and help manage the geo-environmental team workload across the south.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
A good degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Geology/Earth Sciences or related subjects is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop their technical and project
management skills, including providing robust technical contaminated land assessment and solutions, customer service and business development as part of a rapidly growing team across the south.
* The candidate would preferably have experience in a range of sectors, including road and rail, industrial,
residential, commercial and leisure developments, providing robust, technically sound and cost effective solutions to Clients throughout.
* The successful candidate would be expected to have the following abilities and performance
expectations:
* Experience in undertaking, scoping and reviewing Preliminary Risk Assessments and Intrusive Ground
investigations including understanding of currently available ground investigation, sampling and
laboratory analysis techniques;
* High level of understanding of contaminated land legislation and planning regime to provide geoenvironmental ground investigation scoping and generic risk assessment;
* A good understanding of geology, ground models and geotechnical engineering to allow geoenvironmental solutions which are integrated and work well with other engineering requirements (e.g. soil improvement, earthworks, foundations)
* Interpretative report writing and reviewing including a good understanding of geology, ground models, and geotechnical engineering/soil behaviours with support and mentoring from geotechnical engineers within the team;
* A thorough understanding of generic and detailed quantitative risk assessment for human health, ground gases and volatiles and Controlled Water, including best practice guidance such as CLR11 and
appropriate assessment tools such as CLEA, ConSim, and the Environment Agency's Remedial Target
Methodology
* A good understanding of existing and emerging remedial options, experience in compiling options
appraisal reports and remedial strategies and method statements. An ability to provide technical sound and commercially focussed proposals with a clear understanding of the clients requirements and value engineering;
* Experience in liaising with Regulators and Local Authorities in respect to the discharge of contaminated land conditions and Part IIA land inspection
* Ability to deliver projects and work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy, with awareness of structural, civil and transport capabilities in the wider firm. A good understanding of geotechnical engineering is preferred but not essential;
* Experience in client facing roles, developing good working relationships with other professionals within
wider project teams and an enthusiasm towards business development and marketing.
* Candidates would be expected to be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, well-informed in respect to the most up to date contaminated land guidance and risk assessment tools.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The current permanent employment opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package for permanent staff which includes training opportunities, reimbursement of professional fees, contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance, interest-free travel loan scheme, additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme, staff loyalty bonus. Additional benefits may vary between offices. You can
learn more about our staff benefits here.
ETHOS
We aim to be the number one team and company of choice for our clients, who seek integrated and high-quality services.
As an employer, we are motivated to support and develop our staff and to provide an environment where people can flourish and reach their full potential. We are committed to taking equity, inclusion and diversity seriously and
support and encourage staff from all backgrounds, genders, age, LBQT+, race, faith and cultures. We offer a range of inclusive policies, including hybrid working arrangements and family-friendly flexibility and support.
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Senior Geoenvironmental/Engineering Geologist Newcastle
Adecco
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 18 days
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4LQ, England
£30,000 - £65,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The company is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer for their Newcastle office, requiring a minimum of four years of experience in geo-environmental site investigation, assessment, and remediation.
- Candidates must possess a relevant degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related fields.
- The role includes providing geo-environmental advice, managing team workloads, and developing technical and project management skills.
- The position offers a competitive salary along with a flexible benefits package that includes training opportunities, health care plans, and a contributory pension.
- The company emphasizes equity, inclusion, and diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds.