Job Description
Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer
Responsible to: Engineering Manager / Director
Post Deputy: Senior or Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Post Safety Critical: Yes
Minimum Requirements of Post Holder
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Degree in geology or civils-related subject with relevant experience.
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Experience in supervising drilling rigs and site management.
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CSCS and full manual UK driving licence essential.
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Proficiency in MS Office (Pro), Holebase/AGS required.
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Understanding of relevant in-situ testing and geotechnical and geo-environmental laboratory testing.
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Must have good administrative and communication skills.
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Must be organised, conscientious and motivated with good leadership skills.
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Rail experience desirable.
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Proficiency in Autosketch and/or other drawing packages advantageous.
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Other industry competencies desirable.
Responsibilities
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Project Management to achieve time/quality/legislative compliance.
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Site responsibility for HSEQ legislation and compliance.
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Ensure RISQS and HSEQ disciplines/procedures are maintained on site.
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Supporting information, completing site audits, giving Toolbox Talks and briefings, etc.
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To co-ordinate resources to meet planned work activities.
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To carry out the appropriate tasks as outlined/briefed by the safety/site supervisor.
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To give feedback at appropriate site/management meetings.
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Examination of geological maps and logging of soils on- and off-site.
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Design and implementation of site investigations.
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Ensure all relevant paperwork and records are submitted by the whole team before leaving site daily.
- Production of factual and interpretative geotechnical reports to BS5930 and Eurocode 7.
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Oversee the installation of monitoring equipment and complete commissioning, subsequent monitoring and processing of data.
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Training of drillers on soil descriptions and logging.
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To mentor Graduate Engineers in all aspects of the role.
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To comply with HSEQ policies and responsibilities, as outlined in the relevant HSEQ Manual.
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To wear and maintain the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to required standard.
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To attend medical screenings and D&A tests as required.
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Maintenance of vehicle, plant and equipment, reporting breakages and consumables.
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Complete project measures ahead of invoicing.
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To attend briefings and training, as required.
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Continued professional development.
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Site management and leading by example.
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Any other related duties to meet the demands of the business.
