Sheffield
Engineering
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
03/07/2025
24/07/2025
Geo-Environmental Engineer
Overview
Are you passionate about geotechnical and environmental engineering? We are seeking a dedicated Geo-Environmental Engineer to join a dynamic and experienced team. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the UK, including energy, infrastructure, renewable energy, development, and regeneration initiatives. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to impactful projects, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
As a Geo-Environmental Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:
* Conducting Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations in line with national standards.
* Managing fieldwork activities, including supervising drilling and excavation works, gas and groundwater monitoring, and sampling.
* Logging rocks and soils, performing in situ testing, and supervising remediation and earthworks projects.
* Collaborating with contractors to ensure project specifications are met.
* Preparing health, safety, environment, and quality documentation for new projects.
* Scheduling laboratory testing for soil, rock, and water samples.
* Writing factual and interpretative reports.
* Supporting project managers in planning and preparing fee proposals.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should have:
* A BSc degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
* 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
* Experience supervising site investigations, including windowless sampling and trial pitting.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
* A proactive approach to professional development, with current or aspiring membership in a relevant professional body.
* A full manual UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Day-to-Day
Your time will be split approximately 50/40 between site work and office-based tasks, with occasional travel and overnight stays for distant projects. You will engage in a variety of activities, from supervising fieldwork to preparing detailed reports, ensuring no two days are the same.
Benefits
We offer a competitive package, including:
* Salary commensurate with experience.
* Competitive contributory pension scheme.
* Free life assurance cover.
* Employee discount scheme for everyday purchases.
* Flexible benefits programme, including options to buy additional holidays, EV salary sacrifice, cycle-to-work schemes, and private healthcare.
* Support for continued professional development, including payment of professional membership fees.
* Use of a company van.
* Access to an employee social fund with quarterly events.
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