Full job descriptionGraduate Geotechnical Engineer (Ground Investigation)
£28,000 - £30,000 + Training + Progression + Hybrid + Private Medical Insurance + Fuel Coverage
Gloucester
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Are you a recent Graduate, seeking to kickstart you career in geotechnical engineering, with an opportunity that provides excellent development and progression opportunities?
On offer is the opportunity to join an established, independent geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering consultancy providing specialist ground investigation and site assessment services. Working with clients across the construction and development sectors, the company delivers projects covering ground conditions, environmental assessments and geotechnical investigations.
You will be responsible for supporting geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations from initial desk studies through to site works and technical reporting.
The first few months will involve training courses and development on soil and rock logging alongside phase 1 desk studies. Once training is completed you will assess site histories, coordinate and supervise ground investigations, undertake field testing and prepare interpretative reports.
The suitable candidate will have a degree in Geology or a relevant field.


The Role
*Undertake Phase 1 desk studies, reviewing historical land use and environmental information
*Assist with planning and coordinating geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations
*Supervise site investigation activities, including trial pits, window sampling and drilling operations
*Record and assess ground conditions, soil characteristics and site observations
*Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical and geo-environmental reports
*Travel to project sites across the South Midlands and sometimes across the UK
*Monday to Friday, 9 - 5:30


The Person
*Degree in relevant field
*Full UK Driving License


If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Reference Number: BBBH28023
Keywords: Engineering Geologist, Geo-Environmental Engineer, Graduate Engineering Geologist, Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer, Graduate Geologist, Geology Graduate, Graduate Engineer, Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Environmental Consultant, Ground Investigation, Site Investigation, Phase 1 Desk Studies, Geotechnical Assessments, Geo-Environmental Assessments, Trial Pitting, Window Sampling, Rotary Drilling, Cable Percussion Drilling, Soakaway Testing, Soil Sampling, Geological Surveys, Technical Reporting, Interpretative Reports, Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
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