Graduate Project Engineer

Following our continued growth, we have a number of graduate engineer opportunities for individuals looking to commence a career within the geo-environmental industry.

Brownfield Solutions Ltd (BSL) are a well-established geo-environmental engineering consultancy with offices in the North-West and West Midlands. The company’s expertise is in the design, investigation and assessment of land for proposed commercial and residential developments. We identify and provide solutions to mitigate environmental and geotechnical risks, providing design options for site remediation and verification, alongside recommendations for structures including foundations, drainage (SuDS), slope stability, earthworks and highways.

At BSL, we are able to offer exposure to a range of environmental and geotechnical works in a mixed consultancy and contracting environment, so there is excellent potential to learn and develop skills rapidly. This is a great opportunity for rapid career progression within an expanding company. It is not a requirement for applicants to already have experience in the industry, as full training and support will be provided.

BSL encourage Continued Professional Development (CPD) through courses and on the job learning. We are committed to supporting our engineers through the path to Chartership.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

Office based work

• Preparation of Phase 1 desk studies.
• Preparing health and safety documentation.
• Input of borehole and trial pit logs using Openground.
• Populating and completing schedules for chemical and geotechnical lab testing.
• Inputting and screening/assessing field data from testing and monitoring, preparation of factual and interpretative reports.
• Production of drawings (CAD – training provided if necessary).
• Basic foundation design to include calculation of bearing pressures and estimating settlement (training provided).
• Phase 2 reporting; factual summary of field works, ground conditions and test results, interpretive geotechnical and environmental assessments including generic quantitative risk assessment.
• Assisting with development of remediation strategies and validation reports.
• Assisting with job proposals and invoicing.

Site based work

• Loading and driving of company vans to sites.
• Collection of field data, site monitoring, walkover surveys, project management, setting out and supervision of intrusive investigations, including management of subcontractors on-site; there is also often a physical element to site works.
• Supervising remediation works and verification.
• Gas and groundwater monitoring.
• Logging of soils and rock to BS5930/Eurocode 7 standards.
• Soakaway testing to BRE365.
• Complete and accurate record keeping.
• Collection and dispatch of samples for analysis.
• Undertaking basic field tests, groundwater purging and sampling.

Skills and Experience Required

• First or 2:1 Honours Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Physical Geography or related discipline.
• Relevant Masters level qualification is favourable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Shows initiative and able to problem solve.
• Well organised, self-motivated and proactive, with drive and enthusiasm.
• Excellent written English, with good attention to detail.
• Possesses good practical/ field skills.
• Willing/able to work in an often physically demanding outdoor environment.
• A pragmatic thinker capable of anticipating potential problems in advance and able to present logical, reasoned arguments.
• Has a positive and responsible attitude to health and safety.
• Working knowledge of MS Office is essential.
• Working knowledge of CAD and Holebase SI favourable but not essential.
• Our sites are nationwide and applicants must be willing to work away from home on a regular basis. Accommodation, subsistence and overnight allowance paid for by company.
• UK Driving Licence essential.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• £24,000 - £26,000 dependant on experience.
• 9-Day fortnight (every second Friday off) on top of standard holiday entitlement (21 days, plus Bank Holidays).
• Pension contribution.
• Professional fees covered (for one body).
• Financial allowance for overnight stays (on top of paid expenses).
• Friendly, supportive working environment.
• Profit share scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Access to company vans for business use.
• Company social events.
• Casual dress.
• Sick pay.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person