Career Opportunities: Senior Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental Consultant

ACS is an important provider of Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental consultancy services to the construction, infrastructure, minerals and waste management sectors across Southern England, the Midlands and Wales. Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint additional full-time members of the Geoscience Team, based from our Head Office in Poole/Bournemouth, in the Dorset AONB offering a unique opportunity to relocate to a highly desirable region of the United Kingdom. We are anticipating that these roles will be of senior / working towards principal level, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Client liaison, formulation of work scopes and the preparation of costed proposals;
• Specifying and providing supervision of site investigation works and more junior members of staff onsite.
• Preparation and oversight of geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation reports, including liaison with Clients and Regulators.
• Checking of geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation reports, ensuring that the team continues to deliver work which is of high quality.
• Undertaking detailed site walkovers and site visits required high level input from senior members of the team.
• Experience mentoring, training and career development of junior staff.
• Project administration using our laboratory management system (LIMS) including invoicing, purchasing of high value services and sub-contractor authorisation

The candidate should have the following attributes:

• A first degree in a Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnics or Geology. A first degree in another Earth Science or Engineering discipline is acceptable where the candidate shows significant, demonstrable experience in the required disciplines.
• At least 5-10 years’ experience of specifying site investigations, materials and in-situ testing schedules, interpreting results, carrying out data analysis and reporting to clients;
• Working towards chartered membership of the Geological Society or Institute of Civil Engineers; experienced and proficient in the checking and approval of technical reports.
• Ideally the candidate will demonstrate several specific areas of technical competency, such as: foundation / geotechnical design, contaminated land, slope stability assessment, remediation design, hydrogeology etc.
• The ability to communicate confidently and professionally with colleagues and clients, using verbal and written skills;
• Experience of mentoring and leading junior staff;
• Able and enthused to develop work with clients. Someone who is motivated to look for work and to meet and develop a good relationship with clients.

Basic package details:

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent;
• Core Working Hours: 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, with a requirement for overtime working when necessary;
• Salary: Competitive, subject to qualifications & experience;
• Vehicle allowance;
• Holidays: 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays;
• Medical Insurance Scheme;
• Professional Membership;

ACS is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To apply, please email with a recent CV and a covering letter setting out your relevant experience and interest in joining ACS, to Brent Graham, Geoscience Manager (recruitment@acstesting.co.uk)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Poole: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• direct: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person