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28 Mar

Geo-Environmental Engineer – Full time, Northants

This role is within JPP Geotechnical and Environmental Ltd, who provide geotechnical and environmental ground investigation services across the UK.

Responsibilities and duties

Working within the Geotechnical and Environmental team the role will be varied and will include, but is not limited to;

• Working both on site and office based throughout the year.
• Applicants will be expected to work on site in varying locations around the UK, to include driving to and from site, and staying away from home as required (expenses covered by JPP).
• Soil and rock logging to current British Standards. Laboratory scheduling.
• Participating in a variety of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects for both external clients and for other teams within JPP.
• Collating geological/geotechnical/Environmental data.
• Writing all types of factual and interpretative Reports (Desk study, ground investigation, earthworks, remediation strategies, CMRAs etc).
• Site supervision of ground investigations, earthworks and construction activities
• Managing site activities and subcontractors, writing RAMS and liaising with clients
• Design, implement and manage ground investigations for geotechnical and contamination assessments
• Undertake fieldwork with supervision of various site contractors, soil and rock logging, in situ testing, sampling and scheduling laboratory testing.
• Experience of factual and interpretative reporting.
• Carrying out detailed qualitative and quantitative contamination risk assessments in line with current standards and guidance.
• Carrying out geotechnical assessments with detailed technical analysis and interpretation to inform foundation and pavement design, embankments, retaining walls and basement construction.
• Liaison with clients, other professionals and regulators such as NHBC, LA, EA and BC.
• Other duties associated with the role such as production of remediation specifications, verification and soil waste classification.
• Mentoring of Graduate Engineers on site and for office based tasks.

Qualifications and training

As part of the JPP Group, Engineers will be encouraged to attend continuous professional development training offered to all employees by both internal and external trainers. Engineers will also be required to attend mandatory training provided.

Software

Engineers will have the opportunity to work on various industry software including;

• Holebase
• Geo5
• AutoCAD

Education, skills, knowledge and experience

Essential attributes:

• BSc in Geology, Geography or Environmental Science related
• Must hold a full, clean, manual driving licence.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Holebase (or similar logging software)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Have good written English skill
• Enjoy working outside as well as in an office environment
• FGS or similar
• Knowledge and experience of completion of Phase I and Phase II Ground Investigations (Contaminated land and/or geotechnical), gas and groundwater monitoring and soakaway testing.
• At least 2-3 years industry experience as a Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist / Site Engineer

Please visit www.jppuk.net/geotechnicalandenvironmental for more information on what JPP as a company do within the construction industry.

To apply, upload your CV below and complete our application form.