Geo Environmental Engineer
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Location: Derby
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Working Pattern: Hybrid / Site-Based
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Travel: Regular travel to sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays
Description
Join a growing geo-environmental team delivering technically robust ground investigation solutions across the UK.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
As a Geo-environmental Engineer based in Derby, you will support the design, procurement, supervision and delivery of geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations. Working across development, infrastructure, health, education and defence sectors, you will contribute to high-quality site characterisation, data collection and reporting, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.
Your Impact in this position
You will play an important role in producing desk studies, managing site investigations and delivering clear, technically sound factual and interpretative reports. Your work will directly inform risk assessments, foundation design and environmental management strategies, enabling clients to progress projects with confidence.
Core Capabilities
Technical Delivery
You will undertake and support ground investigations, including logging, sampling and monitoring of groundwater and ground gas, ensuring all work is accurate and aligned with current standards and best practice.
Project Coordination
You will assist in planning, scoping and supervising site works, coordinating effectively with contractors and laboratories to maintain programme and quality.
Data & Reporting
You will produce clear, concise and technically robust reports, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Health, Safety & Environment
You will apply sound health, safety and environmental practices in both site and office activities, contributing to a safe working culture.
Collaboration & Communication
You will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, communicating effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
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Degree in geology, engineering geology or environmental science.
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Practical experience in ground investigation and site-based work.
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Confidence in report writing, IT systems and technical communication.
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Solid understanding of health, safety and environmental practices.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Willingness to travel and work on site for a significant proportion of your time, including occasional overnight stays.
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Eligibility for Security Clearance.
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Additional certifications such as CSCS, CAT and Genny, SSSTS or SMSTS, First Aid or Water Hygiene are advantageous.
Working Environment
This role is based in Derby with regular travel to sites across the UK. The position is predominantly site-focused, typically involving several days per week on site depending on project requirements. When not on site, hybrid working is supported, with flexibility in working patterns. Occasional overnight stays may be required as part of project delivery.
Qualifications
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
