Graduate Geo-environmental Engineer
Who we are & what we stand for
BWB is a multi-award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy with a proven reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client satisfaction.
At BWB we know from experience that talented graduates are vital to our on-going success. We are recruiting Graduates across our growing business to join our 2024 Graduate Programme. For more information about BWB Consulting and our Graduate programme please Click Here.
“Choosing your first job after Graduation is a big decision and one you really need to get it right if you’re to get the best possible start in your career” Graham Sant, CEO, BWB
We are proud to be awarded ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022 and rated Platinum Investors In People and Gold Investors in Wellbeing, a prestigious accolade that demonstrates our commitment to our people and establishes us as an employer of choice.
BWB is a signatory to the Pledge to Net Zero initiative and is committed to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. We are committed to playing our part in tackling climate change and we recognise the significant impact the design and consultancy solutions we provide can have on carbon emissions and the environment, and as such will provide meaningful solutions and a continued commitment to pioneer change.
What you’ll be doing
The role will be a combination of site-based and office-based tasks and will comprise working as a Geo-Environmental Graduate within the Service on a range of interesting and often complex schemes. You will be responsible for undertaking allocated tasks in relation to Phase I and Phase II ground investigations and assessment, and/or remediation activities, including (office and site-based) coordination and communication with BWB colleagues and sub-contractors. Site work will include supervision of ground investigations (which can be local or nationwide), logging of exploratory holes and ground conditions, soil and water sampling, monitoring, and keeping good quality site/daily records. Office-based work will include compiling and reviewing desk-study information, scheduling of laboratory testing, data compilation, processing, analytics, and reviewing, geo-environmental assessment and reporting..
You will be given the responsibility for managing tasks and elements of large complex projects as well as small specialist ones. You will oversee site work and construction ground-work operations. You will be highly organised and technically competent, providing clear and regular communications with colleagues, clients, and sub-contractors. The role will be focused on servicing both internal and external clients. The ideal candidate will be willing to accept the challenges for what they are and thrive within a growing and diverse engineering environment.
What you’ll bring
- A relevant degree such as Environmental Science, Geography and Geology and Environmental Geology or studying towards a similar degree relevant to the role.
- Ideally a Masters’ degree, although not essential.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of MS Office suite and ideally relevant industry software, although training is provided.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Keen to share your ideas about how we can do things better.
- Great communication skills developed through well-rounded life experience - academically, socially and in any previous work situations.
- Enthusiasm and ambition to develop and progress.
- A can-do problem-solving attitude.
- Personal organisation skills, and the ability to work well within a team.
- A full UK driving license is essential for this role.
The BWB Graduate Programme
Our Graduate Programme is the perfect place for you if you are an ambitious and passionate individual. Our programme will develop you to become a 'complete professional' and offer you a supportive induction programme, the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented and respected engineers and consultants in the industry. You will receive independent mentoring, support through to Chartership and the opportunity to gain responsibility on a range of exciting projects.
Through our in-house PROpel scheme we will help you plan your career development and reach your full potential through a technical syllabus & skills development programme.
What we offer:
- 25 days holiday (with the option to purchase more), pension, life assurance and healthcare.
- Perkbox, Cycle to Work, paid volunteering days, regular social events, rewards scheme and much more.
- Access to personalised fully funded Learning & Development opportunities including charterships and paid professional subscriptions.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process please let us know by emailing recruitment@bwbconsulting.com so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.
- Department
- Geoenvironmental & Geotechnical
- Role
- Graduate Geoenvironmental Consultant
- Locations
- BWB Birmingham - Livery Place
- Reference Number
- EG24-17
- Remote Status
- No remote work
BWB Birmingham - Livery Place
Graduate Geo-environmental Engineer
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