Geo-Environmental Engineer

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

11/25/2024

The Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join RSK Geosciences in central Scotland for a Geo-Environmental Engineer. Working alongside an experienced team based UK-wide, you will get involved with a wide variety of geotechnical and land contamination projects covering sectors including energy infrastructure, renewable energy, development/regeneration projects and local authorities.

We have been involved in several high profile and award-winning projects, which have been recognised at the Environment Analyst Brownfield Awards. In addition, several of our staff have been shortlisted for prestigious awards including the Ground Engineering Rising Star Awards and Environment Analyst Technical Lead and Best Early Career Professional. The RSK Geosciences training programme laos won the 2024 Ground Engineering Award for Excellence in Learning and Development

What You Can Expect In This Position

As a geo-environmental engineer you’ll be responsible for undertaking project investigations, with a focus on site-based work. This will include both geo-environmental and geotechnical site investigations, data interpretation and reporting. The role would suit someone with a proactive ‘can do’ approach, close attention to deal, enthusiasm to get the job done well and ability to get on with a wide range of people.

Our current team works out of offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Hybrid working will also be considered.

What you'll be doing:

• 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
• Managing fieldwork activities including supervising drilling and excavation works, and undertaking gas and groundwater monitoring, low-flow groundwater sampling and surface water sampling
• 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.
  
  
  

What we're looking for:

• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related subject essential.
• 2-3 years previous relevant work experience
• Rock core logging capabilities is advantageous but not essential
• Willing to spend a significant amount of their working day out on site and away from home.
• 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.
  
  
  

Salary & benefits:

• £commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• Employee discount scheme to save money on everyday purchases
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Support with continued professional development and your pathway to chartership, and payment of professional membership fees.
  
  
  

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. 

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?