Geotechnical Consultant

Job – Geotechnical Consultant

Location – London

Salary – Negotiable

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular site visits, including investigations, walkovers, and monitoring.
• Managing geotechnical projects, coordinating with suppliers, and preparing health and safety documentation.
• Producing various geo-environmental reports, including Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigations, Remediation Strategies, Validation Reports, and Agricultural Land Classification Assessments.
• Engaging with clients and regulatory bodies.

Experience Goals:

• Logging soils according to current environmental guidelines.
• Utilising in-situ testing methods, including trial pitting, dynamic sampling, cable percussive drilling, auger drilling, and conventional rotary.
• Organising both chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Conducting site walkovers and performing a range of fieldwork tasks.
• Gaining experience in writing both factual and interpretive geo-environmental reports.
• Knowledge of geotechnical principles, including foundation design, slope stability, mining investigations, contaminated land, and planning.
• A strong willingness to learn and develop expertise in additional environmental disciplines as needed.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree in environmental, geotechnical, or soil science.
• At least 2 years of industry experience.
• Full UK driving licence.