Geologist

Job Description

Akton are recruiting on behalf of a client who is looking for a Geologist / Engineering Geologist to join their team in Burton-on-Trent.

Responsibilities

• Conducting walkover surveys for in Phase I and Phase II reports.
• Undertaking and managing intrusive ground investigations using a variety of investigative techniques including trial pitting, window sampling, cable percussive & rotary borehole drilling.
• Logging of soil and rock to an appropriate standard.
• Supervising earthworks, in-situ testing and contaminated land remediation projects.
• Collection of field data including soil, water & gas samples for chemical & geotechnical analysis.
• Preparation of appropriate Health & Safety documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification of a degree in one of the Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant fieldwork experience including the logging of soil & rock to current British Standards,
• Willingness to work outdoors, away from home & occasionally unsociable hours.
• Excellent written & verbal English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal / team working skills.
• Full UK Driving License essential (Category B manual gears).
• The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK