Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.
We're looking for a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our growing UK Environmental team based in our Manchester office.
Are you looking to secure a rewarding and challenging role within a growing, innovative multi-disciplinary practice?
Do you want to work within a collaborative, supportive team on a range of prestigious projects?
If so, this is your opportunity to make an impact. As part of a team committed to technical excellence, collaboration and exceptional client service, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative geo-environmental solutions across the North West.
As an experienced Geo-Environmental specialist, you'll help lead and develop our offering in this growing discipline. You'll provide technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects, including infrastructure, water frameworks, prestigious heritage and defence sites, while helping to shape the future of our environmental services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide geotechnical and / or contaminated land advice to our multi-professional teams
- Work to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on time
- Manage site investigation contracts
- Design and supervise Phase 1 and Phase 2 ground investigations
- Undertake geotechnical design work and / or prepare GQRA and DQRA and remedial strategies
- Support the wider environmental team across a variety of technical projects
As part of our multi-disciplinary practice, you'll collaborate with talented professionals across a wide range of sectors, gaining exposure to high-profile projects that will continue to develop your technical expertise and career.
We’re proud to offer a supportive and inclusive culture, genuine opportunities for career progression, and the chance to influence and shape the future of our Geo-Environmental discipline.
Ready to take the next step in your career from the heart of Manchester? We'd love to hear from you.
Our ideal Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer should have:
- A relevant degree in Engineering, Geology, Geography or a related scientific discipline.
- Chartered status, or be working towards a professional qualification (e.g. CGeol, CSci, CIWEM, IEMA or ICE).
- Experience managing geo-environmental and ground investigation projects, including scoping, procuring and managing site investigations.
- Experience preparing Phase 1 Geo-Environmental Desk Studies, factual and interpretative Phase 2 Site Investigation Reports, and Ground Investigation Reports.
- Experience undertaking GQRA, alongside either DQRA or geotechnical design (e.g. foundation and pile design, earthworks specifications or slope stability assessments).
- Experience managing site investigation contractors in accordance with CDM 2015, with a sound understanding of the Principal Contractor role.
- The ability to mentor and support junior team members, both in the office and on site.
- Strong client-facing skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients, contractors and regulators.
- Experience preparing Construction Phase Plans and Flood Risk Assessments would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
- A collaborative, proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
- Awareness and application of relevant British Standards, including BS 5930, BS EN 1997-1 & 2 and BS 10175.
- Knowledge of AGS data format, OpenGround, QGIS, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Full UK driving licence would be beneficial as projects are across the UK.
- SMSTS qualification.
- CSCS Card.
- CAT and Genny training.
Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.
Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.
We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.
We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.
What we offer
Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:
- Agile working.
- Career and Professional Development.
- Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
- Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
- Stakeholder pension.
- Professional subscriptions.
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Eyecare Scheme.
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
Accessibility
We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.
Agencies
We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.
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