Graduate Engineering Geologist

Supports geotechnical and engineering geology projects by carrying out ground investigations, design, reporting, and project coordination across rail and construction sectors.

THE ROLE

My client is a firm of engineering consultants with a number of office around the U.K. They are now seeking a GRADUATE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST to join them in LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE. You will assist in providing geotechnical solutions across a wide range of projects including thos in the RAIL and CONSTRUCTION sectors.

You will assist with doing ground modelling, geotechnical design, risk assessment and you will work closely with the other engineering departments. You will assist with desk studies, interpretive reports and geotechnical deliverables. You will be able to develop your knowledge in earthworks, drilling & grouting techniques, contaminated land legilation and relevant design standards.

You will also assist and support in some project management duties including programme and budget control and supervision and coordination or ground investigation works. You help with the preparation of fee proposals, tenders and technical submissions.

THE COMPANY

My client is a firm of engineering consultants working on a good range of projects which includes various building structures, infrastructure, transportation and more.

They have a number of UK offices. They provide good support for people wanting to become chartered.

THE CANDIDATE

• You will have an appropriate Degree in Geology or similar. You may also have an MSc in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering. You should have around one to three years experience with a good understanding of geology, ground investigarion methods and also geotechnical engineering principles.

• You will have at least a years' experience of working on Rail or Construction sector projects including earthworks inspections and reporting.

• You need some experience of producing geotechnical reports including Geotechnical Interpretative Reports and Mining Risk Assessments.

• You need to have some experience of ground investigation planning, specification and supervision and interpretative reporting.

• You need some experience of specification and the design of earthworks and geotechnical solutions.

• You also need to have a full UK driving licence to be able to travel to sites as required.

• You will be keen to work towards becoming chartered and good support will be given.