Project and Senior Grade Geotechnical GEO - Environmental Engineer Engineering Geologist

Applied Geology Ltd specialises in the provision of geotechnical and contaminated land ground investigation and related consultancy services throughout the UK. Due to our continued growth and high workload, we are seeking to recruit at least three new Project (Main) Grade and Senior Grade Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineers across our two office locations in Warwick and Warrington.

• Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist (Warwick)
• Project (main grade) Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist (Warwick)
• Senior Geoenvironmental / Geotechnical Engineer (Lowton) Senior Geotechnical Engineer We are seeking to recruit a full time experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist to work with our team of Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Geologists and Environmental Specialists, in our head office in Warwick. You would support and drive the delivery of a diverse range of geotechnical and earthworks projects through predominantly technical consultancy work, supporting the Technical Director on project work, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior members of the team and managing your own projects as well as the team/workload in the absence of the Technical Director. Additionally, the role would involve some site-based investigation and earthworks support on technically or logistically complex works. A successful Senior Geotechnical Engineer candidate will likely have a minimum of 7 years experience in the UK geotechnical investigation and consultancy sector, preferably with experience in ground investigation and consultancy business environments. The candidate should have specific experience in and understanding of the review of data and scheduling of geotechnical testing, together with experience of foundation assessment, earthworks, slope stability assessment, retaining wall stability, ground improvement techniques, geotechnical report writing. In particular the candidate will require detailed knowledge & experience in the production of Earthworks Specifications, GDRs and GFRs. Knowledge of industry specific, specialist software such as GEO5 is preferable, as is knowledge of production of Materials Management Plans. Prior experience of management of projects and/or junior staff is preferable. Although report writing is a key role requirement, the candidate will still be expected to undertake site supervision work on projects that are technically or logistically complex, or in support of junior members of the team. They should have an appropriate geology based first degree, preferably an MSc in a geotechnical related subject (eg Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Soil mechanics) and be either Chartered or working towards Chartered Status in a relevant discipline. A current UK driving licence is required. Project (main grade) Geotechnical Engineer we are seeking to recruit a full -time Project Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist to work with our team of Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Geologists and Environmental Specialists, in our head office in Warwick. You would support the delivery of a diverse range of geotechnical and earthworks projects through a combination of site-based investigation and earthworks support, data review & assessment, factual reporting and technical consultancy work, supporting the Senior Engineers & Technical Director on project work. The successful candidate will likely have a minimum of 2 years experience in the UK geotechnical investigation and consultancy sector, with experience in either ground investigation or consultancy business environments (preferably both). The candidate should have specific experience in undertaking and supervising ground investigations works and soils and rock logging, scheduling of geotechnical testing, review and assessment of geotechnical test data and preferably an understanding of foundation & earthworks assessment and ground improvement processes. The candidate should have an appropriate geology based first degree and preferably an MSc in a geotechnical related subject (eg Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Soil mechanics). A current UK driving licence is required. Senior Geoenvironmental / Geotechnical Engineer we are seeking to recruit a full time experienced Senior Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer/Engineering Geologist to work with our team of Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Geologists and Environmental Specialists, in our office in Lowton, Warrington. You would support and drive the delivery of a diverse range of geotechnical and geoenvironmental ground investigation and consultancy projects, supporting the Regional Director based in Lowton and Technical Directors based in Warwick, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior members of the team and managing your own projects as well as the team/workload in the absence of the Regional Director. Additionally, the role would involve some site-based investigation and earthworks support on technically or logistically complex works.  The successful candidate will likely have a minimum of 7 years experience in the UK geotechnical investigation and consultancy sector, preferably with experience in ground investigation and consultancy business environments. The candidate should have specific experience in undertaking and reviewing Phase 1 Desk Studies, the review of data and scheduling of geotechnical & geoenvironmental testing, together with experience of foundation assessment, earthworks, geoenvironmental risk assessment and geotechnical/geoenvironmental report writing. Prior experience of management of projects, technical proposal writing and management of junior staff is preferable. Although report writing is a key role requirement, the candidate will still be expected to undertake site supervision work on projects that are technically or logistically complex, or in support of junior members of the team. They should have an appropriate geology based first degree, preferably an MSc in a geotechnical or geoenvironmental related subject. A current UK driving licence is required. These permanent positions would be based in either our Warwick office or our Lowton (Warrington) and involve a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. A competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience would be offered. Twenty-five days holiday per year (+Bank Holidays), a contributory workplace pension scheme and life insurance cover are also provided. Training and development opportunities will be provided through in-house and external providers to ensure the continued technical and developmental growth of all staff. Please submit your CV and covering letter either as hard copy or by email to: Applied Geology Ltd, The Old Barn, Church Farm, Fulbrook Lane, Sherbourne, Warwick CV35 8AR. Tel. 02476 511822. admin@appliedgeology.co.uk  www.appliedgeology.co.uk