Senior Engineering Geologist (Part Time)

Location Glasgow, UK

The Vacancy

Due to an increase in workloadStructural Soils, part of theRSK Group, have exciting opportunities for experienced and ambitious Senior EngineeringGeologiststo join our expanding team inGlasgow, UK.

This position is open to part time and/or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate who wish to be a part of a growing team but wish to work around other commitments. The focus of this role is primarily office based although some site visits may inevitably be required.

Responsibilities:

• Focused on office-based duties in relation to ground investigation projects across Scotland and the UK.
• Able to project manage multiple factual site investigations to meet commercial, SHEQ and technical requirements, overseeing budgets, programme and resources, adherence to specification and constraints.
• Display attention to detail, able to peer review logs, reports, SHEQ documentation, test and monitoring data.
• Liaising with clients, engineering supervisors and subcontractors.
• Setting up and organising ground investigation works.
• Able to site manage sizeable factual ground investigations or have an area of specialism within ground investigations.
• Soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards, including laboratory scheduling.
• Report writing and checking.
• Manage your own time and workload around the demands of the projects.
• Training and line manager duties for junior staff members

Person Specification:

• Previous UK ground investigation site experience is essential.
• 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.
• A desire to become a key member of the local and national team of engineers through demonstrating excellence in their work.
• Be able to log samples to BS 5930+A2 technical standards
• Experienced in water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques
• Excellent report writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Excellent contractual and commercial awareness.
• Full UK driving licence is essential

Salary and benefits:

• Salary Commensurate on experience.
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 36 for extended service. (Pro Rata)
• 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.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

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 Soilsis 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?