21 Oct
RSK Group
Alcester
Job description
Carbon Zero Consulting are part of the Geosciences team within RSK Group, one of the UK’s largest geotechnical and contaminated land consultancies with ambitious plans for growth in the future.
We are currently recruiting for a Consultant to join the team, the ideal candidate will need to be in a commutable distance from the Birmingham, Coventry or Derby office .
The Consultant would have a specific focus on undertaking, managing and reporting on field work activities throughout the UK, such as borehole drilling, soil and water sampling, thermal response tests and groundwater pump tests.
Responsibilities would vary according to previous experience levels.
All Project work must be carried out with due diligence,
adhered to by the RSK procedures & completed within the given cost budgets and time scales agreed.
Good communication is required to inform / liaise with the client periodically with updates & any issues raised. It is expected that Consultant grade staff should be self-motivated, exhibit a proactive approach, willing to travel and work well within a team environment.
Responsibilities :
- Undertaking, supervising or reviewing (depending on experience) field work activities throughout the UK, such as borehole drilling, soil and water sampling, thermal response tests and groundwater pump tests in line with national standards and codes of practice
- Managing fieldwork activities and subcontractors (depending on experience)
- Undertaking Project Management duties and resolving any technical issues
- Writing factual and / or interpretative reports
In addition you may be, depending on experience :
- Managing a variety of geo-environmental and / or geotechnical projects for both external clients and for other teams within RSK
- Providing technical and scientific support at all stages of assigned projects and controlling project costs
- Preparing and checking technical notes, drawings and geotechnical and / or geo-environmental reports;
- Prepare proposals and tenders and contribute to business development activity;
- Travel to other offices and sites within the UK (as needed).
Qualifications and Experience :
- BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering or a related subject
- Interest in field work and managing drilling and testing operations
- Aptitude for setting up field equipment (for example interest in electronics, car mechanics etc)
- Ability to manually lift and assemble heavy or bulky field equipment
- Interest in geology and processes such as drilling and groundwater testing
- Interest in renewable energy technologies and their application
- Computer literate and skilled with Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel, GIS and PowerPoint.
- Full UK driving licence.
Salary and benefits :
- £26-35K, dependent on experience;
- Contributory Pension Scheme;
- Free life assurance cover;
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers 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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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
▶️ Geo-Environmental Consultant
🖊️ RSK Group
📍 Alcester