Graduate Utility Surveyor
Company
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
11/15/2024
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Description
The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a graduate geophysicist to join the SafeGround team in RSK’s Bristol office, with a role predominantly utilising GPR and Electro-magnetic locating (EML) techniques, concentrating on the detection of buried services (electric cables, gas and water pipelines, drainage pipes and telecommunication cables).
The successful candidate will join our Geosciences Early Years Training Scheme. This is an accelerated training programme for Geoscience staff, which is accredited by the Geological Society of London, and designed to feed the best graduates into long-term careers at RSK as professionals. This is your opportunity to start out on the path to chartered status.
As well as on-the-job technical training on commercial projects, we will provide an accredited training pathway to develop technical competencies, plus coordinated learning opportunities in project management, health and safety, and business administration.
We want to hear from you if you:
Responsibilities:
A graduate utility surveyor is responsible for undertaking surveys using GPR and EML techniques for on-site service avoidance in preparation for intrusive site investigation works under the supervision of one of the SafeGround team. They will also be responsible for working as part of a siteworks team, and be supervised in the training on processing and drafting of utility mapping projects to PAS128 standards. The project works will primarily be based in in the South-West, including South Wales, Cornwall, Devon and Dorset extending up to the West Midlands, however there will be an expectation of the graduate utility surveyor to work throughout the UK when projects demand.
As they progress, they will start seeing the projects through from commencement to completion. Good communication skills are needed, the candidate must work well within a team environment and be self-motivated.
The successful candidate will be:
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.
Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.
RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
We have an exciting opportunity for a graduate geophysicist to join the SafeGround team in RSK’s Bristol office, with a role predominantly utilising GPR and Electro-magnetic locating (EML) techniques, concentrating on the detection of buried services (electric cables, gas and water pipelines, drainage pipes and telecommunication cables).
The successful candidate will join our Geosciences Early Years Training Scheme. This is an accelerated training programme for Geoscience staff, which is accredited by the Geological Society of London, and designed to feed the best graduates into long-term careers at RSK as professionals. This is your opportunity to start out on the path to chartered status.
As well as on-the-job technical training on commercial projects, we will provide an accredited training pathway to develop technical competencies, plus coordinated learning opportunities in project management, health and safety, and business administration.
We want to hear from you if you:
- hold a degree in geology, geophysics or related geosciences
- are a clear communicator, outgoing and a team player
- are happy to be challenged by demanding site work, working across the UK with opportunities to work on projects abroad.
- have an awareness of good health and safety practices.
- are looking to work for the UK's leading buried services consultancy/contractors
Responsibilities:
A graduate utility surveyor is responsible for undertaking surveys using GPR and EML techniques for on-site service avoidance in preparation for intrusive site investigation works under the supervision of one of the SafeGround team. They will also be responsible for working as part of a siteworks team, and be supervised in the training on processing and drafting of utility mapping projects to PAS128 standards. The project works will primarily be based in in the South-West, including South Wales, Cornwall, Devon and Dorset extending up to the West Midlands, however there will be an expectation of the graduate utility surveyor to work throughout the UK when projects demand.
As they progress, they will start seeing the projects through from commencement to completion. Good communication skills are needed, the candidate must work well within a team environment and be self-motivated.
The successful candidate will be:
- Participating in a variety of utility surveying and service avoidance projects for both external clients and for other teams within RSK.
- Collecting, processing and picking GPR data.
- Participating in PAS128 (UK standard) GPR Utility surveys.
- Trained on AutoCAD to help prepare deliverables to clients.
- Writing factual and interpretative reports and quotations
- Collecting and recording accurate site notes.
- Travel to other offices and sites within the UK (as needed). Full UK driving license is required.
- £Competitive
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Various team and company social events
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and cycle to work scheme
- Travel throughout the UK and possibly overseas
- Regular training and development to support your further development
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.
Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.
RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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