Logging & Reporting Geoscientist in Wakefield

Overview

The role sits within our Ground Investigation team, which consists of geologists and geotechnical engineers. You will support field staff and Project Managers by processing and QAQC checking data collected in the field or returned from laboratories, compiling factual reports to clients, and building strong, professional working relationships with stakeholders.

The Role

Central Alliance, part of the RSK Group, has an exciting opportunity for a Logging & Reporting Geoscientist to join our team in Wakefield, UK. The role is based out of our Wakefield and/or Normanton offices, with some flexibility to work from home once competent in the role. We are offering the role on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis, and are open to discuss flexibility on working days and hours. This role could be ideal for a graduate in geosciences/engineering who is yet to start in the industry, or for a more experienced geoscientist seeking a more flexible role with little or no onsite work.

Accountabilities

• Type up and manage preliminary soil and rock hole logs, in accordance with BS5930:2020, issuing to clients within specified timeframes.
• Update soil and rock logs as required, in line with laboratory reports and client corrections.
• Attend yard logging area to assist project managers with logging samples, liners and core boxes returned from site.
• Quality check incoming site data (logs, photos, as-built surveys, monitoring and SHEQ, etc.) ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper filing.
• Promptly query and chase up missing or inaccurate data with relevant stakeholders, rectifying as soon as possible.
• Liaise with laboratories in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain an auditable administrative trail in line with ISO accreditation.
• Write and compile factual reports to a high standard, issuing to Project Managers for checking before sending to Clients.
• Work to in-house and client-specified timeframes and data schedules.
• Maintain strong client, framework partner, and supplier relationships to safeguard the company’s reputation.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Be willing to attend site occasionally to understand ground investigation site works and data collection.
• Maintain and drive quality standards throughout the work you manage.
• Support Project Managers with tasks such as additional reports, case studies, permits, inspections, SHEQ documentation, and improvement projects.
• Adhere to all RSK and client policies and procedures when on site.

About You

People are at the heart of our business. We want you to collaborate, share ideas, and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, you should have:

• Degree qualified, ideally BEng/BSc in Civil/Ground Engineering, Construction Management, Earth Sciences or similar. No prior professional work experience is required, as training can occur on the job.
• Self-motivated, solutions-focused, organized, with effective time management and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, work in a multidisciplinary team and also work solo using own initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Ability to establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Ability to manage customer satisfaction and expectations to high service levels.
• Commitment to safety and improving ways of working.
• Unrestricted work rights in the United Kingdom.

Culture and Benefits

At Central Alliance, we view learning as a shared responsibility and value personal development. Benefits include:

• Salary of £28,000 (+/- depending on experience and contracted hours)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Flexible benefits including the option to buy additional holidays
• Digital GP Service
• Gym and lifestyle discounts
• Life cover
• Optional private healthcare
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering days retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Wellbeing Hub access and mental health support services
• Regular training and career development
• Hybrid working pattern with some flexibility around start/finish times

About Us

Central Alliance is a UK-based ground engineering technical services business offering site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions, plus innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. We work with infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects in the UK and worldwide. Our services include drilling, in situ testing, monitoring, reporting and laboratory testing. We own and operate a full range of drilling rigs.