Leap Environmental an RSK Group company are recruiting for a Geotechnical Engineer to join the team based in Goudhurst, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with geotechnical projects in London and the South East (but could be in other areas of the UK) as directed by the Team Leader or other project staff. More specifically you will be:
- Participating in a variety of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects for both external clients and for other teams within RSK
- Assisting with desk studies and design/scoping of investigations
- Site supervision of ground investigations, earthworks and construction activities
- Soil and rock logging to current UK standards and laboratory scheduling
- Collating data and writing factual and interpretative ground investigation reports
- Assisting with the preparation of earthworks specifications and geotechnical design reports
- Assisting with geotechnical analysis and design of slopes, earthworks, foundations, basements, retaining structures and ground movement assessments
- Travel to other offices and sites within the UK and the potential opportunities to work on assignments overseas for periods of up to 2 months
The role will provide an excellent opportunity to work with a wide range of public and private sector clients on some key and major projects offering the opportunity for you to gain broad consultancy experience at an early stage of your career.
Experience and qualifications
- BEng/Meng/BSc or equivalent in Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, Geology or Environmental Science or related subject essential
- MSc in Engineering geology/geotechnics or similar desirable but not essential
- Working towards chartership with either the Geological Society or ICE or another relevant professional body
- Ideally at least 1 year relevant industry experience would be advantageous
- Good understanding of geology, ground investigation works and ground engineering
- Awareness of geo-environmental investigation and assessment desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Computer literate and skilled with Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint. CAD and GIS software competency desirable
- Knowledge of geotechnical software packages desirable but not essential as training given
- Full UK drivers licence.
Salary & benefits
- £Commensurate with experience
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Free life assurance cover
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
- We encourage Continuing Professional Development and, as a Registered Practice with the Geological Society or Institute of Civil Engineers, we are committed to supporting candidates along the pathway to Chartership.
About us
We are an award-winning geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation and consulting company. Our company is comprised of a team of 40 geoscientists, specialising in land quality and contaminated land assessments, quantitative risk assessment for soil, remediation design costing and verification, geotechnical engineering, etc. Leap Environmental, founded in 2008, is headquartered in Surrey, UK, with offices in Kent and West Sussex. We deliver our services to the construction industry, local and national government, and private landowning clients.
Leap Environmental joined the RSK Group in August 2021. Our shared philosophy of client-focused services combined with our investment in talented people assured a mutually beneficial merging. We will continue to focus on our core service range, which will be sharpened by offering an end-to-end service package through sister companies. Our staff and clients will continue to benefit from the agility and creativity of our young company with a structure and footprint that belies its size.
Leap Environmental is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Annual Leave Purchase
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Mental Health Support
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme