Job Ref: 213462620

Date: 2021-03-31 11:19:24

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Geotechnical Engineer

Milton Keynes

My client is a busy SME Ground Investigation Company who are looking for a talented Geotechnical Engineer to join them in their offices in Milton Keynes.

This position is available due to increased workload.

This role is working within a relaxed and friendly team and would suit someone who enjoys working with minimal supervision.

Duties:

You will be responsible for undertaking project investigations predominantly working on Contamination assessment Stage 1 to Stage 4 and Geotechnical investigation and reporting

Slope stability and infiltration testing (BRE and BS5930)

The ideal applicant will be:

Client facing, self-motivated, exhibit a proactive approach, and work well within a team environment.

With experience of:

Managing fieldwork activities and subcontractors

Undertaking Project Management duties and resolving any technical issues

Writing factual and/or interpretative reports

Preparing health and safety documentation, booking subcontractors and scheduling soil and water samples for analytical and geotechnical testing

Person specification:

* BSc degree level qualified in Geology or a related subject essential

* MSc in Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering or Contaminated Land related subjects preferable but not essential

* Knowledge of contaminated land and planning legislation would be an advantage

* Experience of undertaking ground investigation for geotechnical purposes

* Able to demonstrate knowledge/experience in the field of geotechnics/engineering geology, including an appreciation of the impact of Eurocode 7

* Experience of working with geotechnical databases and other geotechnical software preferable

* Experience of preparing and assisting with interpretative reports for geotechnical purposes

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Prepared to work as part of a team or as an individual

* Candidates must be willing to spend a significant amount of their working day out on site and away from home.

* Full UK driving licence.

Salary and benefits:

* £30,000 – £35,000

* Pension Scheme

This is a friendly and welcoming company who work hard and have a fun time doing it! This role would suit an experienced Geotechnical Engineer who would like to step away from the corporate world and into a more relaxed team where they have much more autonomy.

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