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DUTIES WILL INCLUDE (but not limited to):

* The design, supervision and management of site investigations including costing and procuring work from sub-contractors.

* Geotechnical design, particularly for slope stability, settlement, retaining structures and reinforced earth. Earthworks specification, design and supervision.

* Interpretative reporting (geotechnical and inter-related environmental).

* Line Management and mentoring of less experienced technical staff.

* Preparation of Health & Safety Documentation and assistance in the collation of all project related health and safety information.

* Attendance at site meetings and acting as a point of contact for and liaising with clients.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

* Minimum qualification of a degree in one of the Earth Sciences.

* A minimum of 4 years experience with at least 2 years each of geo-environmental fieldwork and geotechnical design and assessment (slope stability, settlement, retaining structures, earthworks and reinforced earth).

* Willingness to work outside at all times of year and away from home and/or unsociable hours from time to time.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Strong interpersonal / team working skills, with a good working relationship at all levels of the organisation, clients and contractors.

* Able to deal with and preferably enjoy the challenge of rapidly changing circumstances and requests from clients.

* Ability to log soil and rock in accordance with the current British Standards.

* Understanding of relevant UK regulatory guidance.

* Experience in the use of Holebase, CAD, QGIS, Slide and Geo5 an advantage (training will be provided).

* First Aid, Asbestos Awareness and CSCS qualifications (training can be provided)

* Member of the Geological Society (or similar) and considering becoming Chartered.

* Full UK Driving License essential (Category B manual gears).

* The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK