Location
Exeter
Department
Geotechnical
Advertising Salary
Competitive

About The Role

Our geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy, Red Rock Geoscience, based in Exeter is expanding their team.

Red Rock has a reputation for solving problems on difficult development sites and taking a managed risk approach to challenging geotechnical and geo-environmental problems.

As part of our growth plans, we are looking to recruit a Contaminated Land / Geo-Environmental Consultant to support our geo-environmental design services for a wide range of clientele on a variety of local, national and international projects.

Requirements:
  • Understanding of land contamination, Brownfield land issues, and relevant codes of practice and industry standards.
  • Organise, collate, and assess desk-based information as part of Phase 1 Desk Studies. 
  • Design Phase 2 site investigations, organise, supervise, and undertake geo-environmental site investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, and groundwater and gas monitoring.
  • Project manage own work and able to prepare and delivery factual and interpretative reports, including EIA chapters, and design bespoke reporting in accordance with the project requirements.
  • Proficient in digital data management.
  • Proficient in the development of geological conceptual site models and undertaking qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for human health and the water environment.
  • Liaise with Clients and the Regulatory Authorities.
  • Familiar with H&S policies and procedures and prepare H&S Plans for site investigation and manage health and safety on site.
  • Comfortable with team work, including helping younger members of the team and support senior management to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on budget, and to a quality standard to satisfy client expectations and Regulatory Authority requirements.
  • Willing to travel for site-based work throughout the UK

About You

Essential:
  • Higher education qualification in a relevant engineering or science subject.
  • At least 8 years’ experience in the industry as a geo-environmental or geotechnical engineer.
  • Full driving licence.

Desirable

  • Experience in soil and / or rock mechanics and be able and willing to learn new skills to support fields of expertise other than geo-environmental subject area.
  • Able to develop own skills, understand the development needs necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, and develop beyond.

About Us

Why Red Rock Geoscience?

At Red Rock Geoscience, we pride ourselves on attracting and retaining the brightest and best, fuelled by a professional environment built on achievement, creativity and career satisfaction.

We find innovative solutions to modern problems. We do what we say we’re going to do – and we make a positive impact on our world through constant learning, innovative thinking, and passion for the work. We ensure that we offer personal development to all within our organisation which allows you to progress your career and offer the opportunity to be mentored by industry recognised Technical Leaders in their field, who will lend you their experience and ensure that the training you receive will give you the best possible chance of success.

Along with offering a competitive salary and benefits package, you will become part of a collaborative, intelligent and friendly team in an excellent working environment. We welcome and encourage any aspiring engineer who shares our fascination with construction, design and a wonder for how things work, and who looks at the world with curiosity and vision.

Red Rock Geoscience is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome all qualified applicants. You will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We recognise that not all disabilities are visible and will make reasonable adjustments to cater for diverse applicants in the selection and assessment process.
 
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