Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer

Due to on-going growth, there is an opportunity for a confident individual looking to kick-start their career in the geo-environmental industry to join our team. Upon joining IGE Consulting, you will:

• Become part of a close-knit and dynamic team focused on delivering excellent results for clients;
• Discover the fundamentals of the geo-environmental industry, including contaminated land risk assessment and geotechnical design;
• Be given the chance to learn and develop professionally in a practical, hands-on manner in both the office and our sites across the UK; and
• Participate in a variety of challenging and innovative projects across residential, commercial and civil engineering industries, including having opportunities to see projects through the entire life-cycle of a construction programme.

The ideal individual for this role will be:

• Confident working in a team and independently;
• Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrable energy, drive and enthusiasm;
• Attentive to fine details across all work they produce;
• A pragmatic thinker capable of anticipating problems ahead of time and determining appropriate & cost-effective solutions;
• Willing to develop their proficiency in fieldwork techniques, production and management of data and both factual and interpretative reporting; and
• Able to develop an understanding of the commercial considerations associated with projects, with an appreciation of the importance of value for money.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordination, supervision and management of ground investigations, including Phase 1 (desk-top) studies, Phase 2 (intrusive) investigations and subsequent monitoring and remediation works;
• Ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are followed during all field work practices;
• Accurate and precise recording of fieldwork data, and clear, concise presentation of such data;
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and staff in both office and field settings;
• Preparing client reports, including environmental risk assessments, remedial recommendations, foundation recommendations and coal mining risk assessments; and
• Assisting senior staff with preparations of reports, drawings, models and fee

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• First degree in Geology or related subject, ideally with practical modules encompassing field work;
• A full, clean Driving License;
• Based within an easily commutable distance to Manchester City Centre