Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Lancashire  ‐ Onsite
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Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist
Burnley
3-6 months +

To support the Engineering team during the development of onshore renewable & generation projects, providing input into the design of all Geotechnical aspects of those projects, as well as providing Geotechnical advice to the Civil Design team.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and Project Teams, responsible for developing and delivering Geotechnical engineering solutions for construction of the aforementioned projects. Providing engineering support, including the necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for projects, innovation, effective technical and site works support, advice and input throughout the life cycle of a portfolio of projects.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

  • Degree qualified in BSc Earth Science/Geology/Civil Engineering
  • MSc Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology discipline.
  • Proven experience and knowledge in a responsible position in the area of Geotechnical engineering including ground investigation works, preferably on onshore wind farm projects.
  • Ground Investigation experience; desk studies, scoping works, procuring contractors, preparation of contract and technical specification in accordance with BS 5930 (amendment 2) and Eurocode 7, site supervision, logging of soil and rock BS EN ISO , and , scheduling of chemical and geotechnical testing to BS1377 and preparation of interpretative reports.
  • Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
  • Ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.
  • Ability to represent departments or project teams regarding geotechnical engineering issues, decisions, standards or industry best practice.

For more information please apply ASAP.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
3-6 months
From
Experis Engineering
Published at
02.03.2013
Project ID:
498440
Contract type
Freelance
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