GRADUATE Geologist / Engineering Geologist

Description:

Our client is a network of industry-leading experts who empower ambitious businesses at every stage of the asset lifecycle,there are 2,000 team members, working with over 5,000 companies, whether carrying out a one-off inspection or playing a part in creating a city’s most inspiring spaces, clients trust their extensive expertise and integrity.

They now seek a GRADUATE Geologist / Engineering Geologist to work from new offices in MANCHESTER

Geologist / Engineering Geologist (1 year+ experience preferred but a raw Graduate will be considered)

Reporting to a GI Project Manager, the successful applicant will be

joining an experienced and enthusiastic GI Operations team

and will be responsible for delivering ground

investigation and geotechnical services to a wide ranging client

base across the UK.involved in a wide range of sectors including major

infrastructure for highways and rail, nuclear, new build, onshore and

offshore energy and environmental.

Responsibilities/Specific

Duties:

· Confident and knowledgeable of ground investigation techniques

· Prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the

site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the

Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working

environment.

· Responsible for the planning, supervision and programming of

Ground Investigation projects at locations throughout the United

Kingdom.

· Logging of Soil and Rock in accordance with the specification

and BS5930:2015.

· Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed.

· Act as a Site Agent or a support role, supervising multiple

activities and staff for short and longer term projects.

· 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.

· Managing and collating site data using company software

systems.

· Assist in the compilation of monthly financial project accounts.

· Be able to write factual reports.

· Carry out work in accordance with company Health and Safety

rules.

· Have a minimum level of fitness required to undertake all site

based tasks listed above on a variety of sites including active

construction sites and linear projects for roads and railways.

Job Description

Objectives

· Put the Client at the centre of all decisions that are made

· Support colleagues in achieving for the client

· Treat internal clients with the same respect as external clients

Respect

· Respect the knowledge of colleagues and clients

· Listen to the views and opinions of others

· Always be polite and courteous

· Contribute in a positive way Progressive

· Look for ways to improve processes, systems, procedures,

services and delivery in all roles

· Improve skills, knowledge and experience wherever possible to

· Question things which are not understood to improve individual

performance and that of SOCOTEC Ownership

· Take responsibility for delivering clients requirements

· Deliver tasks to the best of one’s ability at all times

· Take pride in delivering excellent service

Qualifications

· Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline

· Full UK Driving Licence

Competencies

· Member of a professional body and working towards Chartered

status

· 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

Desirable · Experience working in dynamic office environment.

· Awareness and ability to implement Health, Safety and

Environmental legislation