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Do you have a passion for environmental engineering?
Are you looking to secure a rewarding and challenging role within a growing, innovative industry?
Do you want to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary practice that prioritises your career development?
The role
We have a unique opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic Graduate Environmental Engineer to kick start their career and join our supportive, friendly and established Environmental department in our Leicester Head Office. The team provides technical services to clients across a wide range of sectors, in the management of contaminated land and geo-technical projects.
Joining as a Graduate, you will receive on-hand guidance and support from the team, allowing you to develop your career within either Geo-Environmental or Geo-Technical, along with tailored mentorship to support you towards chartership and other professional environmental qualifications.
As a multi-disciplinary practice, you will have the chance to work in a truly collaborative workplace and learn from a range of experienced, talented, like minded colleagues. You will be exposed to various sectors on a range of projects, that will see you develop your skills and experience in this flourishing industry.
We are proud to offer a positive working culture, and genuine career development opportunities, allowing you to lead and shape the future of this discipline.
Key Responsibilities
- Regularly attending site, undertaking investigations, walkovers and monitoring
- Assisting the Environmental team with important, day-to-day procedures and tasks
- Liaising regularly with the Line Manager and the rest of the team
- Build knowledge and understanding of technical principles, and develop your skills with regards to contaminated land and geotechnical reporting.
Our opportunity is aimed at an individual who has a real interest and passion for the geo-environmental sector, including site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnics.
About You
If you are a Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer with a passion for working within the built environment, as part of a team orientated department, then we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be confident and personable with excellent communication skills and a desire to progress within the industry.
Ideally you will have gained some exposure to working within the industry, however this is not essential as full training will be provided.
- Relevant degree in Geology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or similar.
- Understanding of the principles of Site Investigations including; window sampling, cable percussive drilling, trial pitting, soakaway testing, soil and water sampling, soil descriptions (in accordance with BS5930) and gas monitoring
- Willingness to learn and take on other environmental disciplines as required
- Ability to travel to site regularly as required
Other Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of procuring and managing site investigation contractors
- Competent /qualified at CAT scanning
- Experience/ knowledge of writing Phase 1 Geo-Environmental Desk Studies and elements of factual and interpretative elements of Phase 2 Site Investigation Report
- Current CSCS Card
Benefits
We value and promote a positive work-life balance and encourage every member of our team to get involved with charity, sports, community, and company events. Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. We are also a responsible employer and Investors in People accredited business.
- You will receive an attractive salary that will match your skills and experience
- Stakeholder pension
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Childcare benefits
- Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
- Long service awards
- Annual BeingPickEverard awards
- Life assurance
- Private healthcare
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
- Discount Scheme
- Professional subscriptions
- Season ticket loan or car loan
- Cycle to work scheme
