Intermediate Geo-Environmental Engineer

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to appoint an Intermediate Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the central team in Leicester. 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? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity to build your career with a team committed to technical excellence, collaboration and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of our established Environmental team, you ll support the delivery of contaminated land and geotechnical projects across a diverse range of sectors.

Working alongside experienced specialists, you ll gain valuable hands-on experience, develop your technical expertise and contribute to projects that make a real impact. From day one, you ll receive tailored mentoring and support to help you progress within either the Geo-Environmental or Geotechnical discipline, with structured development towards chartership and other professional qualifications. As a multi-disciplinary practice, you ll collaborate with talented colleagues across a wide range of disciplines, gaining exposure to varied and high-profile projects that will continue to develop your technical skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend site to undertake ground investigations, site walkovers and environmental monitoring.
• Assist with the delivery of Phase 1 and Phase 2 Ground Investigation Reports.
• Support the Environmental team with the delivery of geo-environmental and geotechnical projects.
• Liaise with project managers, clients and colleagues to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop your technical knowledge of contaminated land, site investigation and geotechnical reporting through hands-on project experience.

• A relevant degree in Engineering, Geology, Geography or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in a geo-environmental or geotechnical role, with a good understanding of standard site investigation techniques.
• A willingness to learn and develop your knowledge across a range of environmental specialisms.
• Experience of, or the ability to, supervise site investigation contractors in accordance with CDM 2015.
• Experience managing small site investigation projects and supporting the delivery of larger projects.
• Experience of, or an understanding of, preparing Phase 1 Geo-Environmental Desk Studies, factual reports and contributing to interpretative Phase 2 Site Investigation Reports.
• An interest in supporting the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments.
• Awareness of project financial processes, including fee recovery.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and through technical drawings.
• A proactive, self-motivated and collaborative approach to work.
• Awareness and application of relevant British Standards, including BS 5930, BS EN 1997-1 & 2 and BS 10175.
• Knowledge of AGS data format, Open Ground, QGIS, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial as projects are across the UK
• IOSH Safe Supervision of Geotechnical Sites or SSSTS qualification.
• A current CSCS Card beneficial.
• CAT and Genny training beneficial.