Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

This is a full time, permanent opportunity and you will be joining a knowledgeable and talented team within one of the UKs leading ground investigation companies. This role requires no previous experience in the industry as you will receive extensive training in all aspects of ground investigation projects to get your career off to the best start. As part of your development, you will be trained to assist and lead the delivery of geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects throughout Scotland and the UK and will learn the technical, commercial and site management skills required to progress your career whilst working in a friendly and professional environment. This position is open to newly graduated individuals or people with up to 2 years industry experience who wish to join Structural Soils renowned graduate training programme.,

• Assisting with office-based duties and on-site ground investigation projects across Scotland and the UK to gain experience in all aspects of ground investigations.


• Learn the skills required to complete your work with due diligence, adhered to the company procedures & completed within the given cost budgets and time scales agreed.


• Good communication is required to liaise with other project staff and the client to best deliver our projects.


• Supervising and completing intrusive ground investigations involving multiple techniques including sonic, rotary, cable percussion and window sampling boreholes, geophysics, trial pits amongst others.


• Soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards, including laboratory scheduling.


• Willingness to learn how to collate geotechnical data using the latest industry software and write reports for external clients within stringent internal protocols.
  
  Previous site work experience is an advantage but not essential as full training is available


• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or a related environmental subject is essential


• An MSc in a related subject is desirable but not essential.


• Willingness to learn geotechnical soil and rock logging.


• A desire to become a key member of the local and national team of engineers through demonstrating excellence in their work.


• Full UK driving licence essential
  
  Since its establishment in 1964, Structural Soils has evolved into an award-winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. Owing to our astute personnel and range of equipment, we have the capability and capacity to undertake contracts of any size and scope and in any location. We regularly work on projects across the UK and internationally, serviced by a desk-based department working from offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth and Tonbridge.


Structural Soils works with a vast number of clients from wide-ranging industries, both private and public. A client may seek advice on house subsidence, or a multinational energy company may require our help in constructing power stations. Our industry-renowned expert staff offer technical, logistical and contractual advice on all aspects of ground investigations. Our technical staff include civil engineers, geologists, engineering geologists, chemists and environmental scientists.

Structural Soils is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Salary Commensurate on Experience
Location Glasgow, UK

This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.,
• Commensurate on experience.


• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 36 for extended service.


• Life insurance, pension scheme and free private GP service.


• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, plus more.


• Payment of relevant professional memberships and mentoring to chartership.