Earthworks Engineer

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Earthworks Engineer/Geo Consultant, to join our Geo team in Coventry.

 An exciting opportunity has emerged on our large Gateway South Coventry scheme. Where the successful candidate will be introduced to a one-of-a-kind geotechnical and environmental project. The role will be predominantly site based with support from the Stoke and Northampton offices. This is an opportunity to be involved in a high profile project and gain skills which will be easily transferable to other earthworks and contaminated land projects.

At the time of writing, the current opportunity is fully based on site in Coventry. (SEGRO Park, Coventry | Hydrock).  Following the completion of these works there would be the option for you to re-join the geotechnical team in Northampton, Stoke or Birmingham.  

The role at Coventry Gateway will include

In brief the role includes the auditing of earthworks projects, the design and management of geotechnical projects including writing Geotechnical Design Reports, Earthworks Specifications and Geotechnical Feedback Reports as well as other reporting as required.

• Site auditing, reporting and management of geotechnical projects.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current best practice including (but not limited to): current UK geotechnical design document such as Eurocode 7 and CD622.
• Liaising with Sub Contractors and clients assisting in the delivery of projects including (but not limited to): earthworks placement, slope stability and earthworks assessment, preparation of reports, site audits and watching briefs. Data collection and analysis.
• The role (as it develops) will also require the ability to provide geotechnical advice to new and existing clients.
• Understanding and advising the appropriate engineering options and/or solutions to issues on site and reporting these to the appropriate person.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of any and all of Hydrock’s system of work.
• Ensuring that all QA procedures are followed for the specific sections of a project that the Engineer is working on.
• Using company vehicles with due care and attention; including refuelling, cleaning and basic care of the vehicles as required. Non-compliance with Road Traffic Legislation will be regarded as a disciplinary offence.

The attributes we expect you to bring to the role and company

• A BSc, BEng or higher qualification in a relevant subject (geology, civil engineering, geotechnics).
• 6 -12 months experience in an engineering consultancy role is preferable. However, a willingness to learn in lieu of experience is also highly valued.
• Working as part of an integrated project team of geotechnical specialists, an understanding of related disciplines (civils and structures) will be required but can be learned on the job
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements
• A self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and independent thinker with an enthusiastic approach to work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's great about Hydrock now Stantec

We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy of over 900 staff in 21 offices across the UK. Our driving motivation is to be a ‘Force for Good’, as it is our aim to improve the quality of people’s lives from our employees to our clients, through to the communities we work in and our planet as a whole through the work we do.  

From the buildings that surround you, the roads and bridges you cross, all related to the infrastructure that we create, we aim to offer the most sustainable possibilities to shape the places, communities and society that we live in through meeting our client’s needs. Through the path we are on to delivering a green future, the result is something that everyone can be proud of. 

Named as Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2023, we’re known for delivering outstanding sustainable projects for our communities, planet, and society.

Some of these projects have recently received industry accolades, including Cleveland Pools winning the Conservation and Regeneration category at the Construction Excellence South West Awards 2023; Bay Technology Centre named Commercial Project of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards 2022; YGG Tan-y-Lan picked out in the Integration and Collaborative Working category at Construction Excellence Wales Awards 2022; The Deaf Academy singled out for its Universal Design at the Civic Trust Awards 2022; and Bristol’s iconic waterfront Wapping Wharf Living sweeping up at the Bristol Property Awards.

Take a look at our 2023 end of year film and get a feel for what we’re all about. 

What we can offer you: 

Inspiring and supportive colleagues 

Reward for progression and hard work 

An opportunity to develop your soft skills, as well your technical skills

Competitive starting salary 

Excellent health benefits 25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days), accrue 1 day extra every 2 years, with bonus holidays too!

An earlier finish on Friday (4pm!) 

An opportunity to give back: “Day off for good cause” (on a workday) 

A huge range of flexible benefits, including climate perks and an EV car leasing scheme 

A place to feel included

We champion diversity, equity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we commit to supporting our employees and ensure we create a safe environment that nurtures you to perform at your best. Offering our people flexibility is an important factor in achieving this aim.  

We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us. 

Looking for the next steps? 

Once you have completed your application through our careers site, we aim to review and respond to you as soon as your application’s been reviewed.

If shortlisted, a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will call you for an initial pre-screen by phone (typically 30 minutes) to help us assess your motivations and interest in the position and Hydrock now Stantec. 

If you progress following this telephone pre-screen, you will be invited to attend a formal interview by video conference (Microsoft Teams) or in our offices. 

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