Structural Soils Ltd
Team Leader - Geotechnical site testing and envirnomental monitoring Location: Office based in Glasgow - Role involes managing a small team of technicians carrying out sitework across Scotland, Highlands and Islands and NW & NE England Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 Depending on experience + Overtime Structural Soils, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is a 250-strong site investigation contractor are looking to recruit a Site Technician/Engineer to carry out geotechnical site testing, validation sampling, gas and groundwater monitoring and related activities on sites located predominantly in the Scotland. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time office / yard based. Planning logistics, organising equipment, maintaining calibration and training records, checking results and liasing with both team members, internal and external clients. Some work will be on site, and travelling to, from or between sites around the Scotland and the North of England. Early starts and/or overnight stays away will be required. A full UK driving licence is essential and a B+E towing licence is advantageous. The company has a wide portfolio of clients in a number of sectors including rail, transport, water and property. In addition, we are particularly proud of the work that we have undertaken in the nuclear sector, where over the last 3 years we have undertaken preliminary and main/intermediate phase site investigations at Hinckley Point and Wylfa on Anglesey. High profile contracts like these have enabled Structural Soils to make huge developments in our technical, quality and reporting standards, making the company a very exciting proposition for those looking to develop a career with the geological field. Team Leader - Geotechnical site testing and envirnomental monitoring (Glasgow) - Scotland (inc. Highlands & Islands) NW & NE England Duties will include: Engaging with clients on different sites on a day-to-day basis. Managing Teams workload, planning site visits to be as economical and commercially viable as possible. Maintaining UKAS accreditation, calibrations & training Working closely with other departments to deliver projects to tight deadlines. Supervising the training of geotechnical site technicians carrying out site testing including, but not limited to Plate Load testing, Insitu CBR testing, Nuclear density gauge testing and soakaway/percolation testing. Environmental monitoring (Waters, Gas, Leachate, Air, Soil) Gas, Soils and Water Sampling Continuous gas and water monitoring techniques. Hydrogeological testing - Variable Head Tests, Constant Flow, Pneumatic Slug Testing Telemetry and datalogging equipment installation and maintenance Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental logging of soils, sampling and scheduling for laboratory analysis. The role will require travel mainly within Scotland, due to this staying away may be required on weekdays. Occasional national travel may also be required. Duties - Solo worker site visits Operate field equipment and perform testing or field sampling Generate, manage and submit field notes to a high degree of accuracy Maintain vehicle, testing and sampling equipment Liaise with clients, contractors and members of the public on site Essential: UK Clean Driving licence. (Essential) 2 - 3 years experience with some / all of the above listed testing (other candidates may be considered with similiar experience) Good communication skills. CSCS Time management. Flexibility & teamwork. Patience, attention to detail, integrity. Computer literate & ability to use technical equipment. Confident to report any issues with samples or equipment Team members. Experience and ability to work outside in all seasons Confident to work on your own and on site Happy to work across the UK from time to time to suit business needs Flexible as regards to out of hours and weekend work Desirable: Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (earth sciences, geography, geology etc) SSSTS or SMSTS Salary and benefits: £32,000 - 35000 depending on experience + overtime Contributory Pension Scheme A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that's consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all. As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining RSK, a mentor works with you to ensure you set and achieve your goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track. Further, retaining staff is the building block of a successful organisation. As a company, RSK wants to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects. The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. Listed a being as one of the top 10 UK environmental consultancies (Environmental Analyst) and number 42 in the Sunday Times Fastrack 200 which rates the success of private companies in the UK, there has never been a more exciting time to join. All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK. RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £29,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Experience: Geotechnical site work: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person
Team Leader - Geotechnical site testing and envirnomental monitoring Location: Office based in Glasgow - Role involes managing a small team of technicians carrying out sitework across Scotland, Highlands and Islands and NW & NE England Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 Depending on experience + Overtime Structural Soils, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is a 250-strong site investigation contractor are looking to recruit a Site Technician/Engineer to carry out geotechnical site testing, validation sampling, gas and groundwater monitoring and related activities on sites located predominantly in the Scotland. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time office / yard based. Planning logistics, organising equipment, maintaining calibration and training records, checking results and liasing with both team members, internal and external clients. Some work will be on site, and travelling to, from or between sites around the Scotland and the North of England. Early starts and/or overnight stays away will be required. A full UK driving licence is essential and a B+E towing licence is advantageous. The company has a wide portfolio of clients in a number of sectors including rail, transport, water and property. In addition, we are particularly proud of the work that we have undertaken in the nuclear sector, where over the last 3 years we have undertaken preliminary and main/intermediate phase site investigations at Hinckley Point and Wylfa on Anglesey. High profile contracts like these have enabled Structural Soils to make huge developments in our technical, quality and reporting standards, making the company a very exciting proposition for those looking to develop a career with the geological field. Team Leader - Geotechnical site testing and envirnomental monitoring (Glasgow) - Scotland (inc. Highlands & Islands) NW & NE England Duties will include: Engaging with clients on different sites on a day-to-day basis. Managing Teams workload, planning site visits to be as economical and commercially viable as possible. Maintaining UKAS accreditation, calibrations & training Working closely with other departments to deliver projects to tight deadlines. Supervising the training of geotechnical site technicians carrying out site testing including, but not limited to Plate Load testing, Insitu CBR testing, Nuclear density gauge testing and soakaway/percolation testing. Environmental monitoring (Waters, Gas, Leachate, Air, Soil) Gas, Soils and Water Sampling Continuous gas and water monitoring techniques. Hydrogeological testing - Variable Head Tests, Constant Flow, Pneumatic Slug Testing Telemetry and datalogging equipment installation and maintenance Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental logging of soils, sampling and scheduling for laboratory analysis. The role will require travel mainly within Scotland, due to this staying away may be required on weekdays. Occasional national travel may also be required. Duties - Solo worker site visits Operate field equipment and perform testing or field sampling Generate, manage and submit field notes to a high degree of accuracy Maintain vehicle, testing and sampling equipment Liaise with clients, contractors and members of the public on site Essential: UK Clean Driving licence. (Essential) 2 - 3 years experience with some / all of the above listed testing (other candidates may be considered with similiar experience) Good communication skills. CSCS Time management. Flexibility & teamwork. Patience, attention to detail, integrity. Computer literate & ability to use technical equipment. Confident to report any issues with samples or equipment Team members. Experience and ability to work outside in all seasons Confident to work on your own and on site Happy to work across the UK from time to time to suit business needs Flexible as regards to out of hours and weekend work Desirable: Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (earth sciences, geography, geology etc) SSSTS or SMSTS Salary and benefits: £32,000 - 35000 depending on experience + overtime Contributory Pension Scheme A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that's consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all. As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining RSK, a mentor works with you to ensure you set and achieve your goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track. Further, retaining staff is the building block of a successful organisation. As a company, RSK wants to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects. The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. Listed a being as one of the top 10 UK environmental consultancies (Environmental Analyst) and number 42 in the Sunday Times Fastrack 200 which rates the success of private companies in the UK, there has never been a more exciting time to join. All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK. RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £29,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Experience: Geotechnical site work: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person
