The Vacancy
Structural Soils part of the
RSK Group are looking for an experienced and ambitious
Team Leader to help grow the Geotechnical site testing team in
Scotland, UK.
The Role
The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time office / yard based. Planning logistics, organising equipment, maintaining calibration and training records, checking results and liasing with both team members, internal and external clients. Some work will be on site, and travelling to, from or between sites around the Scotland and the North of England. Early starts and/or overnight stays away will be required. A full UK driving licence is essential and a B+E towing licence is advantageous.
The company has a wide portfolio of clients in a number of sectors including rail, transport, water and property. In addition, we are particularly proud of the work that we have undertaken in the nuclear sector, where over the last 3 years we have undertaken preliminary and main/intermediate phase site investigations at Hinckley Point and Wylfa on Anglesey. High profile contracts like these have enabled Structural Soils to make huge developments in our technical, quality and reporting standards, making the company a very exciting proposition for those looking to develop a career with the geological field.
Duties Will Include
- Engaging with clients on different sites on a day-to-day basis.
- Managing Teams workload, planning site visits to be as economical and commercially viable as possible.
- Maintaining UKAS accreditation, calibrations & training
- Working closely with other departments to deliver projects to tight deadlines.
Supervising the training of geotechnical site technicians carrying out site testing including, but not limited to
- Plate Load testing, Insitu CBR testing, Nuclear density gauge testing and soakaway/percolation testing.
- Environmental monitoring (Waters, Gas, Leachate, Air, Soil)
- Gas, Soils and Water Sampling
- Continuous gas and water monitoring techniques.
- Hydrogeological testing – Variable Head Tests, Constant Flow, Pneumatic Slug Testing
- Telemetry and datalogging equipment installation and maintenance
- Geotechnical and Geo-environmental logging of soils, sampling and scheduling for laboratory analysis.
- The role will require travel mainly within Scotland, due to this staying away may be required on weekdays. Occasional national travel may also be required.
Duties - Solo worker site visits
- Operate field equipment and perform testing or field sampling
- Generate, manage and submit field notes to a high degree of accuracy
- Maintain vehicle, testing and sampling equipment
- Liaise with clients, contractors and members of the public on site
Essential
Qualifications & Requirements:
- UK Clean Driving licence. (Essential)
- 2 - 3 years experience with some / all of the above listed testing (other candidates may be considered with similar experience)
- Good communication skills.
- CSCS
- Time management.
- Flexibility & teamwork.
- Patience, attention to detail, integrity.
- Computer literate & ability to use technical equipment.
- Confident to report any issues with samples or equipment Team members.
- Experience and ability to work outside in all seasons
- Confident to work on your own and on site
- Happy to work across the UK from time to time to suit business needs
- Flexible as regards to out of hours and weekend work
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (earth sciences, geography, geology etc)
- SSSTS or SMSTS
Salary And Benefits
- Salary between £29,000 - £32,000 depending on experience + overtime
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer
#Geotechnical #Environmental #sitebased
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
Since its establishment in 1964, Structural Soils has evolved into an award-winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. Owing to our astute personnel and range of equipment, we have the capability and capacity to undertake contracts of any size and scope and in any location. We regularly work on projects across the UK and internationally, serviced by a desk-based department working from offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth and Tonbridge.
Structural Soils works with a vast number of clients from wide-ranging industries, both private and public. A client may seek advice on house subsidence, or a multinational energy company may require our help in constructing power stations. Our industry-renowned expert staff offer technical, logistical and contractual advice on all aspects of ground investigations. Our technical staff include civil engineers, geologists, engineering geologists, chemists and environmental scientists.
Structural Soils 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?
Benefits
An RSK Company
Life Assurance
Annual Leave Purchase
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Mental Health Support
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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