Graduate Geo-environmental Engineer

Supports geo-environmental investigations and engineering projects while developing technical expertise and working towards professional chartership.

We are a design led boutique Civil, Structural and Geo-environmental Engineering consultancy delivering projects across the UK. The Head Office of 55+ staff is based in Glasgow, with a busy growing design studio in Manchester.

As part of our continued growth our small, friendly geo-environmental engineering team is recruiting a motivated and passionate Graduate Geo-environmental Engineer to join us in supporting a range of structural and civil engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative environment, working closely with experienced geo-scientists, engineers and technicians to help design the built environment in a sustainable and innovative manner.

The successful candidates will be passionate, talented, and enthusiastic. They will have a solid educational background and will be keen to be part of our active team.

Woolgar Hunter will provide opportunity to work on a broad range of project types and scales, the majority of which are relatively local and likely to progress to construction stage, therefore allowing excellent experience. We work within a friendly studio environment that is creative, passionate, practical, and design focused in its approach.

We will encourage and expect the candidate to work toward chartership and would provide support through our mentoring. As part of the package, dedicated ‘Development Time’ will be granted to help enable professional development and progression to chartership.

This is an excellent opportunity with a successful engineering consultancy, and you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, with career-propelling responsibilities and projects.

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Routine Responsibilities

• Undertaking desk-based geo-environmental research

• Assisting with the design and interpretation of site investigations and data collection

• Supporting interpretation of ground conditions in terms of land contamination and geotechnical engineering

• Preparing technical reports and documentation

• Working closely with structural and civil engineering colleagues to deliver project solutions

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Geology / Earth Sciences / Geotechnical Engineering

• Intent to work towards chartership of chosen professional institution

• Strong data analysis skills

• Capable and confident communication skills (verbal and written)

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Benefits

In addition to the opportunity to work on exciting, award-winning projects, in an inclusive, creative, and supportive environment, we offer a range of employee benefits, including:

• 1 day per month personal day

• 1 day per month for dedicated professional development

• Support to Chartership

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Membership of the Group Personal Pension Plan

• Inclusion in the Company Life Assurance Plan

• Recruitment Bounty Scheme

• Competitive salary

• You may also be eligible for an annual incentive

• Friendly office environment located within convenient and connected city centre locations

• Regular social activities