Structural Soils, a member of RSK Group plc, is a 150-strong site investigation contractor with a large fleet of drilling equipment. Together with the Geosciences division of RSK, the company makes RSK Group one of the UK's a largest site investigation service providers. Due to an increase in workload we are now looking to recruit an experienced Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer for our Castleford office.

The successful candidate will ideally need to have between 3-5 years experience and be happy to spend a significant proportion of their time managing site investigation work. Other duties will include:

• undertaking preliminary risk assessments (phase 1 desk studies) and intrusive site investigations
• managing fieldwork activities and subcontractors
• organising and managing projects in the following sectors: house builders, commercial
• property developers, public sector bodies, manufacturing and industrial
• undertaking project management duties, including assisting with the preparation of
• health and safety documentation, scheduling analysis of soil and water samples and writing reports

Desired experience

• Previous site work experience an advantage (including trial pitting and drilling supervision)
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Prepared to work as part of a team or as an individual
• Knowledge of contaminated land and planning legislation an advantage
• Full, clean driving licence essential
• BSc degree level qualified in geology/civil engineering or a related environmental subject essential
• MSc in a geotechnical/civil engineering or environmental discipline preferable, but not essential

Salary: £20k - £25k basic, plus overtime and company pension.

All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area. Candidates should confirm this when applying with their CV and covering letter.

For more information please call Sarah Murphy on 0117 3004295 or at smurphy@rsk.co.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.