environmental engineer Leicester, England
Job description
Our Opportunity
Pick Everard's thriving Environmental Engineering team in Leicester are expanding and looking to recruit an Intermediate Geo-Environmental Engineer, who will have the opportunity to work on exciting new ventures and to be part of a great team.
Working in our friendly and established Environmental department in our Leicester Head Office. The team provides technical services to clients across a wide range of sectors, in the management of contaminated land and geo-technical projects.
Are you looking to secure a rewarding and challenging role within a growing, innovative industry?
Do you want to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary practice that prioritises your career development?
Joining as an Intermediate Geo-Environmental Engineer, you will receive on-hand guidance and support from the team, allowing you to grow your career within either Geo-Environmental or Geotechnical specialisms, along with tailored mentorship to support you towards chartership and other professional environmental qualifications.
As a multi-disciplinary practice, you will have the chance to work in a truly collaborative workplace and learn from a range of experienced, talented, like minded colleagues. You will be exposed to various sectors on a range of projects, that will see you develop your skills and experience in this flourishing industry.
We are proud to offer a positive working culture, and genuine career development opportunities, allowing you to lead and shape the future of this discipline.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regularly attending site, undertaking investigations, walkovers and monitoring
- Assisting the Environmental team with important, day-to-day procedures and tasks
- Liaising regularly with the Line Manager and the rest of the team
- Build knowledge and understanding of technical principles, and develop your skills with regards to contaminated land and geotechnical reporting.
Our opportunity is aimed at an individual who has a real interest and passion for the geo-environmental sector, including site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnics.
Want to find out more? Contact us today!
About You
If you are a Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer looking to progress with a passion for working within the built environment, as part of a team orientated department, then we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be confident and personable with excellent communication skills and a desire to progress within the industry.
Ideally you will have a minimum of 1 years experience in site investigation however further technical training will be provided.
Key Requirements:
- Relevant degree in Geology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or similar
- Willingness to learn and take on other environmental specialisms as required
- Ability to travel to site regularly as required - Driving License is essential.
- Experience of supervising contractors during Site Investigations including; window sampling, cable percussive drilling, trial pitting, soakaway testing. soil and water sampling, soil descriptions (in accordance with BS5930) and gas monitoring
- Competent /qualified at CAT scanning
- Current CSCS Card preferred but not essential
Other Desirable Experience:
- Knowledge of procuring and managing site investigation contractors
- Experience / knowledge of writing Phase 1 Geo-Environmental Desk Studies and elements of factual and interpretative elements of Phase 2 Site Investigation Report
- Current CSCS Card
About Us
At Pick Everard, we work together to make the extraordinary a reality. We are looking for exceptional new talent to be a part of our journey as we move forward through our ambitious five-year Business Plan.
We are an independent award-winning property and construction consultancy firm, operating within the industry, providing complete integrated service delivery to help our clients deliver better solutions across real estate, infrastructure and the natural environment.
We are at the forefront of the industry and enjoy a culture that is centered around being creative, professional, compassionate, client-oriented and fun.
Our recent successes include:
- Listed as an NCE100 Consultancy and AJ100 Practice
- Named a Top 150 Consultancy by Building Magazine
- Recognised as a leading Financial Times Consultancy
- Winners of the Association of Consulting Engineers (ACE) Awards, Best Business Performance of the Year – Large Consultancy
- Winners at the RICS Awards – Infrastructure category
- An Investors in People and Investors in Excellence accredited business
- Winners at the Enterprising Women Awards
Through our remarkable history we have already established the sound principles of success and we have the vision and ambition to be even better, as we move forward into a very bright future. We’re growing and we need more experts onboard. Join us and we will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you’ll be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.
To learn more about why it is good to work here please visit our website and follow us on social media. Be part of it.
Remuneration and Benefits:
We value and promote a positive work-life balance and encourage every member of our team to get involved with charity, sports, community, and company events. Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. We are also a responsible employer and Investors in People accredited business.
You will receive an attractive salary that will match your skills and experience, as well as the following benefits:
- Stakeholder pension
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Childcare benefits
- Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
- Long service awards
- Annual BeingPickEverard awards
- Life assurance
- Private healthcare
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
- Discount Scheme
- Professional subscriptions
- Season ticket loan or car loan
- Cycle to work scheme
Please note we are not accepting speculative CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
