Chartered Principal Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer

Are you an Engineering Geologist looking to further your experience within the mining and quarrying industry? If so, we have a unique opportunity for Chartered Principal Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer to join our Key GeoSolutions business.

This role will involve travel to various quarry sites across the UK. You must also be able to attend the Newport, Shropshire office.

This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your sound technical skills whilst working in an engaging and collaborative team. You will provide technical leadership, mentoring and advice for the team, while delivering solutions for numerous clients.

Key GeoSolutions provide a wide range of geological and geotechnical support to clients in the quarrying industry across the UK.

We are looking for someone who is keen to keep developing their skills and explore all that you can do across our expanding organisation, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

You will lead or assist in the delivery of Geotechnical input to projects. You will also be required to provide technical guidance and support to less experienced junior engineers and technicians. There will be opportunities for a wider degree of responsibilities and roles within the Geotechnical team aimed at developing your career as a Geotechnical specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Planning of site investigations and designing mineral exploration ground investigation and undertaking site assessment.
• Supporting all aspects of mineral exploration including desk studies, ground investigation and reporting.
• Working in multi-disciplinary project teams to complete large scale projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of winning proposals through clear understanding of Clients’ requirements, identification of scope and assessment of level of effort and tools needed for successful delivery
• Support project delivery teams to meet our client’s needs whilst maintaining sound financial and programme management and control
• Assume responsibility for a range of projects for a diverse range of clients
•  Provide technical support for all stages of projects within your projects
• Training, coaching and mentoring for junior members of the team and non-technical staff.

Essential Criteria:

• You will have relevant experience in industry and have attained chartership with an appropriate professional body.
• With a first degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a relevant earth science, you will also hold a MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of Digital terrain modelling software, ideally LSS.
• Thorough understanding of legislation and regulations in relation to UK quarrying industry.
• Practical experience in scoping, procuring, and interpreting medium to large scale ground investigations.
• Expertise in developing robust, cost-effective designs and assessment using the most up-to-date practices.

The Individual:

• Good interpersonal skills and being a team player who can inspire others to achieve project goals through combined team effort and synergy.
• Proven ability & confident with report writing and presentation skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel for work. Comfortable with extended stays away from your home location.

About the Business

Key GeoSolutions Ltd is a UK-based independent consultancy specialising in geological and geotechnical services across the civil engineering, mining, and quarrying sectors. Established in 2000, the company offers services including geophysical and geotechnical surveys, environmental impact assessments, hydrological and hydrogeological consulting, and quarry design and restoration planning.

In recent developments, Key GeoSolutions became part of the Richter Group, enhancing its capabilities through collaboration with Richter's civil and structural engineering expertise. 

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