The Vacancy
The RSK Geosciences team is recruiting for a Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team based in Crawley, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position, working in the office and on-site.
The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients, including engineers, house-builders, oil companies, and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, and allowing employees to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Undertaking project investigations with both geotechnical and environmental content as directed by the Project Manager – seeing the Project through from commencement to completion.
- All project work must be carried out with due diligence, adhering to relevant Technical and Operational procedures, and completed within the given cost budgets and time scales agreed.
- Good communication is required to liaise directly with the Project Manager periodically, providing regular updates and flagging up any issues or necessary changes to the scope and budget.
- Expected to be self-motivated, exhibit a proactive approach, and work well within a team environment.
- Become familiar with the preparation of project safety risk assessments, method statements, and HASPs.
- Gain the ability to interpret geological maps and access geological data via the BGS website and other published sources to inform conceptual models for geotechnical and/or contamination purposes.
- Become familiar with how to interpret historical maps and other sources of historical information and how this information is used to inform conceptual models.
- Gain an understanding of hydrogeological/hydrological maps and understand how these are used to inform complex conceptual models.
- Attend training and develop field skills in water and gas sampling and monitoring techniques.
- Have a good understanding of waste management and the regulatory framework.
- Attain a basic knowledge of the relevant guidelines and codes of practice for the investigation and assessment of contaminated land to at least the GQRA stage.
- Understand how the conceptual model designs the investigation and sampling strategy.
- Have a basic understanding and practical use of generic assessment criteria for human health, groundwater, and surface water for all media.
- Develop an understanding of different foundation options available for structures.
- Be aware of RSK Geosciences’ sustainability/ESG plans and targets, and contribute to achieving them.
- Travel to other offices and sites within the UK (as needed).
Qualifications and Experience
- Hold a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree in geology, geophysics, surveying, or geosciences.
- Clear communicator, outgoing, and a team player.
- Happy to be challenged by demanding site work, and the technical interpretation and reporting of site data.
- Looking to work for the UK's leading geoscience consultancy/contractor.
- Full UK Driving License required - Willing to travel and stay away from home.
- Would typically have membership of the Geological Society of London or the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) or be exploring which professional body is right for them.
Salary and Benefits
- Depending on experience.
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.
- Access to mental health support.
- Professional financial advice.
- Full graduate training and mentoring programme.
- Regular training and career development.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
#Engineering #Environmental #RSKFamily #Graduate
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 and Carbon Zero Consulting.
Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realize opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating, and developing land.
At RSK, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. We are committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. RSK actively encourages applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, and ages.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.
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The Vacancy
The RSK Geosciences team is recruiting for a Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team based in Crawley, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position, working in the office and on-site.
The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients, including engineers, house-builders, oil companies, and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, and allowing employees to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Undertaking project investigations with both geotechnical and environmental content as directed by the Project Manager – seeing the Project through from commencement to completion.
- All project work must be carried out with due diligence, adhering to relevant Technical and Operational procedures, and completed within the given cost budgets and time scales agreed.
- Good communication is required to liaise directly with the Project Manager periodically, providing regular updates and flagging up any issues or necessary changes to the scope and budget.
- Expected to be self-motivated, exhibit a proactive approach, and work well within a team environment.
- Become familiar with the preparation of project safety risk assessments, method statements, and HASPs.
- Gain the ability to interpret geological maps and access geological data via the BGS website and other published sources to inform conceptual models for geotechnical and/or contamination purposes.
- Become familiar with how to interpret historical maps and other sources of historical information and how this information is used to inform conceptual models.
- Gain an understanding of hydrogeological/hydrological maps and understand how these are used to inform complex conceptual models.
- Attend training and develop field skills in water and gas sampling and monitoring techniques.
- Have a good understanding of waste management and the regulatory framework.
- Attain a basic knowledge of the relevant guidelines and codes of practice for the investigation and assessment of contaminated land to at least the GQRA stage.
- Understand how the conceptual model designs the investigation and sampling strategy.
- Have a basic understanding and practical use of generic assessment criteria for human health, groundwater, and surface water for all media.
- Develop an understanding of different foundation options available for structures.
- Be aware of RSK Geosciences’ sustainability/ESG plans and targets, and contribute to achieving them.
- Travel to other offices and sites within the UK (as needed).
Qualifications and Experience
- Hold a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree in geology, geophysics, surveying, or geosciences.
- Clear communicator, outgoing, and a team player.
- Happy to be challenged by demanding site work, and the technical interpretation and reporting of site data.
- Looking to work for the UK's leading geoscience consultancy/contractor.
- Full UK Driving License required - Willing to travel and stay away from home.
- Would typically have membership of the Geological Society of London or the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) or be exploring which professional body is right for them.
Salary and Benefits
- Depending on experience.
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.
- Access to mental health support.
- Professional financial advice.
- Full graduate training and mentoring programme.
- Regular training and career development.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
#Engineering #Environmental #RSKFamily #Graduate
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 and Carbon Zero Consulting.
Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realize opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating, and developing land.
At RSK, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. We are committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. RSK actively encourages applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, and ages.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.
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Newmarket
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