Geo-Environmental Engineer
Location
Winchester, Hampshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Location: Winchester
We require a Geo-Environmental Engineer to undertake aspects of Geo-Environmental Investigations mainly comprising Phase 1 and 2 investigations typically in line with Pre-Planning services and requirements. In this role, you will cover a wide range of disciplines in property and construction and be responsible for providing a wide range of civil engineering services under the direction of the Discipline Partner.
The Geo-Environmental Engineering team provide a comprehensive range of services to assist in the pre-planning and engineering design processes, that support clients through the whole project life cycle.
The team has particular expertise in contamination but also cover Geotechnical Engineering, remediation, piling, soakage testing, and earthworks largely for brownfield sites.
The position is based within the Geo-Environmental Consultancy Department .
- Planning, execution and reporting of Phase 1 and Phase 2 Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical site investigations
- Logging soil and rock samples
- Scheduling laboratory testing
- Site monitoring — groundwater, surface water and ground-gas
- Conducting soil and groundwater risk assessments Liaising with Clients and Regulators
- Relevant degree in Geology, Environmental Science - postgraduate degree desirable
- Experience working for a UK multi-discipline consultancy
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Membership of a professional organisation such as the Geological Society or CIWEM, ideally working towards Chartered Status
- Experience of quantitative human health, groundwater and ground-gas risk assessments
- Willingness to research and keep up to date with current contamination topics & legislation Liaison with Clients and Regulators including Local Authorities and the Environment Agency
- Ideally knowledge of asbestos regulations and associated testing and risk assessment
- Production of Remediation Method Statements, supervision of remediation works and production of Validation Reports
- Geotechnical knowledge, logging soils and rocks etc.
- Full driving licence
The Geo-Environmental Department at Ridge provides a diligent, friendly working environment where staff are encouraged to research and be innovative in their work.
Support will be provided for candidates looking to achieve Chartership.
What's in it for you?
Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect:
- A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
- 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
- An inclusive wellbeing offer:
- Financial – Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
- Physical – Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Mental – Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
- A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
- Tailored career development – focused on professional, personal and/or educational
We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application & selection process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.
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