Senior Engineering Geologist

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineering Geologist to join our Red Rock Geoscience team in Exeter. This permanent, full-time position is crucial for delivering multidisciplinary geotechnical and geo-environmental projects across Red Rock Geo’s core service lines, as well as supporting the development of more junior members of staff.

Responsibilities:

• Work within the Ground Engineering team with minimal direction from colleagues, across Red Rock Geo’s core service lines: site investigation, geotechnical design, slope stabilisation, rockfall risk management and contaminated land.
• Line manage, and assist in the development of, Graduate Engineering Geologists and Engineering Geologists.
• Technically lead and manage ground engineering and geotechnical projects.
• Undertake research and investigations to develop a clear understanding of the ground conditions at a project site.
• Plan, specify and manage ground investigations and laboratory testing programmes.
• Collate and analyse field and laboratory test data and undertake analyses related to the project design.
• Liaise with colleagues, clients and other engineers to develop project-specific solutions, and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies on projects.
• Prepare and check Desk Studies, Ground Investigation Specifications, Ground Investigation Reports and Remediation Strategies.
• Work towards, or maintain, Chartered membership of the Geological Society or Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
• Behave and work in accordance with company values, standards and procedures.
• Communicate openly with other members of the Ground Engineering team.
• Recognise the skills and experience of other team members and remain ready to learn from them.
• Attend sites and projects where required to carry out surveys, inspections, ground investigations and earthworks, as well as to meet clients and contractors, including on challenging terrain such as coastal slopes, cliffs and rock faces.
• Understand and manage the commercial requirements of projects, and understand the commercial requirements of the company as a whole.
• Ensure work is carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Carry out work in accordance with company Health & Safety rules, and prepare and check Health & Safety documentation for both site works and design works.

Qualifications:

Essential

• BSc or MSci (or equivalent) in Geology, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Good level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Chartered Geologist (CGeol) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• MSc in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or similar
• CSCS Card
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• IRATA Level 1 (rope access)

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary – depending upon experience
• Car allowance for chartered staff (CEng/CGeol)
• Salary sacrifice company pension scheme
• Professional subscription fees paid (Geotechnical Society, ICE, IOM3)
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), rising with service
• Option to buy/sell additional annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity scheme
• Enhanced paternity / shared parental leave
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced company sick pay beyond statutory