Engineering Geologist Geotechnical Site Engineer

My client is a well established geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy with contracting services to the private and public sectors with an annual turnover of £5million. They are ranked in the top 20 engineering consultants in the UK. They have had a period of steady growth over the past 6 years and currently have a vacancy in Hampshire, close to Basingstoke/Newbury. As an engineer you will be part of a mixed team involved in a number of projects at any one time, ranging from small residential developments to multi-million pound residential, industrial and commercial developments.

You will be qualified, preferably to Masters Level, in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science (or equivalent). You will have at least 2 years' professional experience, ideally with another site investigation company or engineering consultancy.

Following appropriate training your role will include the following:

1. Designing, managing and performing site investigation contracts.
2. Estimating and determining feasibility of projects. Agreeing cost estimates with clients and managing project budgets.
3. Carrying out Phase I Desk Studies and Walkover Surveys.
4. Carrying out Phase II+ intrusive investigations, including risk assessment and interpretative report writing (under supervision as appropriate).
5. Inspecting project sites to monitor progress on remediation.
6. Directing the collection and field analysis of soil and material samples.
7. Directing the receipt, logging, storage, testing and disposal of samples.
8. Scheduling of samples for laboratory analysis.
9. Preparing or modifying factual and interpretative reports.

Benefits include:

1. Competitive salary, according to experience
2. Flexible working
3. Profit related bonuses
4. Up to 28 days' annual leave (23 days on commencement)
5. Company car (after qualifying period)
6. Stakeholder Pension (5% company contribution)
7. Non-contributory life assurance scheme
8. Professional membership fees paid

This company is an independent, management owned company with a strong commitment to their staff. Across all offices, they have a total staff of approximately 70 with 50-55 professionally/technically qualified. They put a strong emphasis on professional development for all of their staff. They provide an in-house programme of training for more junior staff and external CPD training days for more senior staff. Their training scheme is accredited by the Geological Society. They actively encourage attendance at professional meetings.