Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer

Wakefield

Our client have a unique opportunity for a Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the ever expanding team in Wakefield, West Yorkshire 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Managing site investigation works, including costing and procuring work from sub- contractors, dealing with suppliers, preparation of health and safety documentation and measurement of investigation works.
• Client liaison, including management of client accounts and frameworks.
• Factual and basic interpretive reporting
• Supervision and training of graduate and junior engineers.
• Supervision of site investigations (may involve working away from home).
• Logging of soil and rock in accordance with BS5930:2015.
• Travel and attend internal and external meetings as required
• Adhere to working instructions as specified from internal and external clients
• Conduct internal paperwork as required
• Communicate with internal and external parties
• Conduct training as required
• Maintain equipment as required

Essential Professional/Technical Skills & Qualification

• Experience of managing ground investigation contracts from start to finish.
• Soil and Rock Logging in accordance with BS5930:2015.
• Experience in supervision, management of drillers, engineers and client liaison.
• H&S Compliance Experience.
• Flexibility to undertake site and office based works as required.
• The post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses. These may include, PTS, N.R.A.S.W.A, safety passport, manual handling and equipment familiarisation.
• Driver’s License

Personal Skills:

• Conduct business in a professional manner at all times
• Experience of people management
• Flexible in approach to work – both with regard to working hours and working away from home
• Ability to work to deadlines & targets
• Ability to work in a team towards a mutual goal
• Good communication skills
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all external clients
• Self motivated with a positive attitude

Salary & Benefits:

• £competitive salary
• Access to a range of flexible benefits
• Access to mental health support
• Professional financial advice
• Discounts across a range of services