Job Advert
We have a fantastic opportunity for a
Geo-Environmental Consultant/Engineer, to join our thriving
Geo team in our
Leeds office.
The Role
In brief, the work includes the delivery of geo-environmental/ geotechnical services including, but not limited to: design and management of site investigation (including on site supervision, logging and sampling); factual and interpretative report writing and qualitative and quantitative risk assessment. The role includes working as part of integrated project teams of geo-environmental and geotechnical specialist and understanding of related disciplines (civils, structural, transport, air quality, acoustics and flood risk) will be beneficial.
- Working as part of the Geo team to design and deliver geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy support to a range of clients including property developers, agents, planners, commercial and residential developers
- Assisting in the design and management of geo-environmental and/or geotechnical assignments including desk studies, ground investigations (factual and interpretative), human health, groundwater and gas risk assessments and preparation of Remediation Method Statements, Material Management Plans, Geotechnical Design Reports and other follow on design works.
- Involvement with both site-based fieldwork as well as office-based reporting
- Be aware of the industry and keep up to date with industry news, innovation, changes and share your knowledge with your team.
- Drive to be market leading, ensuring we are one step ahead of the competition.
You’ll be set up for success if you have:
- A BSc, BEng or higher qualification in a relevant subject (geology, civil engineering, environmental science etc).
- 1-2 years of experience in a geo-environmental consultancy role.
- Experience working for a Contractor and/or geotechnical/Geoenvironmental experience would also be highly desirable.
- Good working knowledge of relevant and up to date British Standards (eg BS EN 5930), Industry Guidance (eg EA LC:RM) and NHBC Standards.
- Supervision, reporting and management of geo-environmental assignments.
- Monitoring of gas and groundwater levels and groundwater sampling.
- Liaison with sub-contractors and clients assisting in the delivery of projects.
- Technical report writing (including Desk Studies and Ground Investigation Reports).
- Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements for ground investigations.
- Self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- A proactive and independent thinker with an enthusiastic approach to work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- CSCS card
- SSSTs or IOSH equivalent site supervisor certificate
- First Aid training
- Cat and Genny trained.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
What's Great About Hydrock, Now Stantec
We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy of over 900 staff in 21 offices across the UK. Our driving motivation is to be a ‘Force for Good’, as it is our aim to improve the quality of people’s lives from our employees to our clients, through to the communities we work in and our planet as a whole through the work we do.
From the buildings that surround you, the roads and bridges you cross, all related to the infrastructure that we create, we aim to offer the most sustainable possibilities to shape the places, communities and society that we live in through meeting our client’s needs. Through the path we are on to delivering a green future, the result is something that everyone can be proud of.
Named as Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2023, we’re known for delivering outstanding sustainable projects for our communities, planet, and society.
Some of these projects have recently received industry accolades, including Cleveland Pools winning the Conservation and Regeneration category at the Construction Excellence South West Awards 2023; Bay Technology Centre named Commercial Project of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards 2022; YGG Tan-y-Lan picked out in the Integration and Collaborative Working category at Construction Excellence Wales Awards 2022; The Deaf Academy singled out for its Universal Design at the Civic Trust Awards 2022; and Bristol’s iconic waterfront Wapping Wharf Living sweeping up at the Bristol Property Awards.
Take a look at our 2023 end of year film and get a feel for what we’re all about.
What We Can Offer You
- Inspiring and supportive colleagues
- Reward for progression and hard work
- An opportunity to develop your soft skills, as well your technical skills
- Competitive starting salary
- Excellent health benefits 25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days), accrue 1 day extra every 2 years, with bonus holidays too!
- An earlier finish on Friday (4pm!)
- An opportunity to give back: “Day off for good cause” (on a workday)
- A huge range of flexible benefits, including climate perks and an EV car leasing scheme
A place to feel included
We champion diversity, equity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we commit to supporting our employees and ensure we create a safe environment that nurtures you to perform at your best. Offering our people flexibility is an important factor in achieving this aim.
We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.
Looking for the next steps?
Once you have completed your application through our careers site, we aim to review and respond to you as soon as your application’s been reviewed.
If shortlisted, a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will call you for an initial pre-screen by phone (typically 30 minutes) to help us assess your motivations and interest in the position and Hydrock, now Stantec.
If you progress following this telephone pre-screen, you will be invited to attend a formal interview by video conference (Microsoft Teams) or in our offices.
For the latest updates and news, connect with us on our LinkedIn page!
Department
Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
37.5
Salary
Competitive and Varied!
