Helen Jerrard
J3049
Senior Geologist – Infrastructure
Purpose:
Reporting to a GI Project Manager, the successful applicant will be based at the central office location and will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to our wide-ranging client base across the UK with the potential to work on international projects. Our client work in a wide variety of sectors including major infrastructure for highways and rail, nuclear new build, onshore and offshore energy and environmental
General responsibilities/ specific duties:
Plan and manage projects and business operations within their scope of responsibility
Confident and knowledgeable of various ground investigation techniques on both land and overwater
Day to day responsibility for planning, supervision and programming of ground investigation projects at locations throughout the United Kingdom
Prepare health & safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the health & safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment
Act as a site agent for medium to large scale ground investigation projects both on land and overwater
Act as logging supervisor for medium to large scale ground investigation projects both on land and overwater
Liaise with clients/engineers/main contractors throughout the site works phase
Carry out work in accordance with company health and safety rules
Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed
Logging of soil and rock in accordance with the specification and BS5930:2015+A1:2020
Performing in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the specification and current technical standards
Managing and collating site data using company software systems
Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, represent the company at tender visits and assist with the scoping of contracts where required
Compile monthly financial project accounts and assist the GI Projects Manager in maintaining the financial performance of projects
Promote our clients full range of geotechnical services
Develop and maintain existing and new business in conjunction with the GI Projects Manager
Assist the GI Project & Operations Manager in managing the continued technical and professional development of staff
Objectives:
Client focused delivery
Put the client at the centre of all decisions that are made
Support colleagues in achieving for the client
Treat internal clients with the same respect as external clients
Respect the knowledge of colleagues and clients
Listen to the views and opinions of others
Always be polite and courteous
Contribute in a positive way progressive
Look for ways to improve processes, systems, procedures, services and delivery in all roles
Improve skills, knowledge and experience wherever possible to the mutual benefit of the client, the company and the individual
Question things which are not understood to improve individual performance and that of the companys ownership
Take responsibility for delivering clients requirements
Deliver tasks to the best of ones ability at all times
Take pride in delivering excellent service
Qualifications:
Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline
Full UK driving licence
Membership of an appropriate professional body
Actively working towards chartered status and RoGEP
Competencies:
Have a minimum level of fitness required to undertake all site-based tasks listed above on a variety of sites including active construction sites and linear projects for roads and railways
5 – 10 years relevant site and industry experience
Overwater experience both in the UK and overseas
Excellent awareness of GI specifications, procedures, techniques, standards and codes of practice
Awareness and ability to implement Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
Computer literate and competent in use of MS Office to create spreadsheets and documents for effective reporting, communication and record keeping
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Good attention to detail
Mobility, flexibility and commitment
Ability to multi-task
Desirable:
Experience working in dynamic office environment
Knowledge of HoleBASE SI and AGS 4 data
Awareness of ICE, NCE contracts and the effective administration of them
Mandatory Training
Online Health & Safety Training modules – paid for by the company
Online HR Policies Awareness modules – paid for by the company
