Geo-Environmental Engineer
Company
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/15/2025
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Description
RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team based in Edinburgh. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
#Engineering #Environmental #rskfamily
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Managing fieldwork activities including supervising drilling and excavation works, and undertaking gas and groundwater monitoring, low-flow groundwater sampling and surface water sampling.
- Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations for environmental and/or geotechnical purposes in line with national standards and codes of practice
- Supporting the project manager in planning new projects including liaising with subcontractors and suppliers and preparing health, safety, environment and quality (SHEQ) documentation
- Scheduling soil, rock and water samples for chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing
- Writing factual and interpretative reports
- Supporting tender managers in preparing fee proposals.
- BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related subject essential.
- Up to 3 years previous relevant work experience
- Willing to spend a significant amount of their working day out on site and away from home
- Rock core logging capabilities is advantageous but not essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
- Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise workload
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Skilled with Microsoft Office applications in particular Word and Excel.
- Proactive approach to professional development with current (or aspiring) membership of a relevant professional body
- Full UK driving licence essential.
- Commensurate with Experience
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Free life assurance cover
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, and private health care
#Engineering #Environmental #rskfamily
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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