Graduate/Geo-Environmental Engineer

About the Organisation

This role is with an established independent geo-environmental consultancy based in Bristol, operating across Southern England and South Wales. With over two decades of industry experience, the organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions through collaborative working practices.

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Consultant to join a growing consultancy team in Bristol. The successful candidate will support a range of site investigation and consultancy projects, contributing to both field-based and office-based activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking Phase 1 desk studies and site walkovers
• Supervising Phase 2 site investigations, including drill rigs and trial pitting
• Collecting soil, groundwater, and gas samples
• Conducting groundwater and ground gas monitoring
• Coordinating environmental and geotechnical laboratory testing
• Producing factual and interpretative reports
• Supervising earthworks and remediation activities

About You

The ideal candidate will have approximately 1-3 years' experience in a geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy role and be motivated to develop their career within the engineering consultancy sector. Previous exposure to the responsibilities listed above is desirable, although ongoing training and professional development will be provided.

Training, Development & Career Progression

The organisation is committed to supporting Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Training needs will be identified collaboratively to support both personal growth and business objectives. Employees are also expected to maintain technical competence through ongoing self-directed learning.

Formal performance reviews are conducted annually, with interim reviews every six months.

Role Responsibilities:

While the following outlines typical responsibilities, flexibility is expected, and additional duties may be required to support business needs, with appropriate training provided.

Project & Client Management

• Appoint and manage subcontractors in line with project scope and internal procedures
• Communicate project issues or variations promptly to senior staff
• Review subcontractor costs and invoices, challenging discrepancies where appropriate
• Support the maintenance of approved supplier databases and subcontractor documentation
• Collate and review health and safety information prior to site works
• Manage projects involving multiple fieldwork activities, including financial oversight and invoicing
• Coordinate plant, equipment, and personnel resources
• Communicate project progress, timescales, and technical findings to clients
• Resolve client or internal issues within agreed timescales
• Undertake client follow-up as required

Fieldwork Responsibilities

• Prepare health and safety documentation for site activities
• Ensure compliance with company and project-specific health and safety procedures
• Report fieldwork and equipment issues as required
• Carry out site reconnaissance and feature surveys
• Supervise and manage ground investigations
• Log soil and rock in accordance with relevant standards
• Collect soil and groundwater samples independently
• Supervise infiltration testing and undertake falling/rising head tests
• Manage gas and groundwater monitoring programmes
• Conduct GPS surveys of exploratory hole locations
• Undertake gas membrane and remediation validation inspections
• Carry out additional site activities as reasonably required

Technical (Office-Based) Responsibilities

• Prepare exploratory hole logs in accordance with relevant standards
• Enter, manipulate, and manage technical data (e.g. logs, CBRs, gas and groundwater results)
• Coordinate laboratory testing schedules
• Draft client feedback communications following fieldwork
• Undertake environmental risk assessments, including GQRA and statistical analysis
• Develop familiarity with advanced risk assessment methods, including DQRA and CLEA modelling
• Prepare Phase 1 and Phase 2 Ground Investigation reports and interpretative technical reports
• Apply basic geotechnical principles to provide foundation recommendations
• Develop understanding of the Definition of Waste: Code of Practice (DoWCoP)