£40,000 - £50,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance
North West based construction projects - Liverpool, Manchester, Wirral, Wigan
Excellent contractual benefits and career prospects
Permanent
We have an exciting and exclusive role with our client for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their rapidly expanding North West Team.
As our clients new geo-technical engineer, you will be responsible for the study and review of the natural environment before one of their construction project takes place. This includes reviewing the surrounding minerals and materials and helping to design projects based on your findings.
Your day to day responsibilities will be:
Gathering and analysing data
Looking at the risk of geological hazards and making sure any factors affecting engineering works are identified and managed
Advising on procedures required and the suitability of construction materials
Using specialist computer software to create analytical 2D and 3D models
Consulting geological maps and aerial photographs to advise on site selection
Assisting with the design of built structures, using specialised computer software or calculations
Planning detailed field investigations by drilling and analysing samples of deposits or bedrock
Supervising ground investigations and budgets
Advising on and testing a range of construction materials including sand, gravel, bricks and clay
Making recommendations on the proposed use of a site
Managing staff, including other engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and contractors
Working to preserve and protect the physical environment
Analysing sites and designs for environmentally sensitive developments, such as landfill.
Your Qualifications and Experience
2-5 years experience in a similar role
Degree educated in a relevant subject, such as:
Geological engineering
Geology
Geotechnology
Geophysics
Mineral or mining engineering
Contractual Benefits
£40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Company car or car allowance
24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Monday to Friday 7am start (if required on site)
Attractive pension contributions
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year