Assistant Engineering Geologist

Posted a week ago by JP Engineering

Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Salary/Rate:
£24,500 - £26,000/annum Good!

Our client is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, with comprehensive solutions in the Infrastructure, Environment & Safety, Environmental Science and Building & Real Estate sectors. 

Delivering seven million tests a year to more than 5,000 clients, our client offers the widest range of testing, inspection and certification services in the UK. They pride themselves on their client-focused approach and continual drive to exceed expectations through our leading technical expertise, operational excellence and technological innovation.

Accountabilities:

  • Confident and knowledgeable of ground investigation techniques
  • Help prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment.
  • Assisting with the planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations predominantly in the South East of England.
  • Logging of Soil and Rock in accordance with the specification and BS5930:2015.
  • Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed.
  • Performing in‐situ testing and sampling in accordance with the specification and current technical standards.
  • Liaise with Clients / Engineers / Main Contractors throughout the site works phase.
  • Post site work visits to undertake monitoring and sampling.
  • Managing and collating site data using company software systems.
  • Be able to compile factual reports.
  • Carry out work in accordance with company Health and Safety rules.

Essential Attributes:

  • Up to 2 years’ relevant site and industry experience.
  • Experience working in dynamic office environment (desirable)
  • Awareness and ability to implement health, safety and environmental legislation
  • Awareness of GI specifications, procedures, techniques, standards and codes of practice
  • Knowledge of HoleBASE SI and AGS 4 data

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Computer literate and competent in use of MS Office to create spreadsheets and documents for effective reporting, communication and record keeping.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Good attention to detail
  • Mobility, flexibility and commitment
  • Ability to multi‐task

In return, they offer a competitive salary, and all the benefits of working for a dynamic and growing organisation including generous holidays, company pension and discounts on high street shopping.

 

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP!
Contract Length:
Permanent
Job Reference:
Maidt//as
Job ID:
221687867

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