Description

The Vacancy

RSK Geosciences an RSK Group company are recruiting for a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team based in Glasgow, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Geosciences team delivers consultancy and design services to a wide range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK is committed to ED&I and prides itself on offering staff a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing them to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:
• Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations for environmental and/or geotechnical purposes in line with national standards and codes of practice
• Scheduling soil and water samples for analytical and geotechnical testing
• Writing factual and interpretative reports
• Supporting tender managers in preparing fee proposals.

Qualifications and Experience:
• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related subject essential
• MSc in Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering or Contaminated Land related subjects preferable but not essential.
• Experience of undertaking desk studies including review of geology and historical maps and other third party data, and completing Preliminary Risk Assessments
• Experience of supervising intrusive site investigations, including leading fieldworks
• Knowledge of SHEQ issues affecting site works
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Salary and 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.

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Full Job Description Attached

RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to broad-ranging sectors. Founded in 1989, RSK has evolved into a market-leading organisation. It is headquartered in the UK and has an established presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australasia. The group is growing fast thanks to its diverse operations, entrepreneurial spirit and open management style. When you join RSK, you are connecting to a growing community of experts and specialists who regularly collaborate to deliver projects and support each other across business units.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors Degree