As we expand, there is an opportunity for a confident individual, passionate about the geo-environmental industry, looking to further their career in a senior role with our close-knit, dynamic team, reporting directly to director-level management. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent results for clients; this is only possible through the development and retention of highly skilled individuals with a shared goal in finding innovative, practical and cost-effective solutions.
The ideal individual for this role will be:
- At least 5 years into their career within the geo-environmental industry and confident in their abilities to work independently and part of a team;
- Comfortable in client-facing situations including business development meetings;
- Experienced in designing, organising and managing ground investigations utilising a range of intrusive techniques both for contaminated land and geotechnical purposes;
- Able to lead, manage and deliver technical projects, including preparing fee proposals and reports whilst understanding the financial implications of works;
- Familiar with validation and verification techniques and reporting of such techniques;
- Working towards chartership with a relevant professional body;
- Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrable energy, drive and enthusiasm;
- Attentive to fine details across all work they produce;
- Capable of managing their own time to ensure deadlines are achieved;
- A pragmatic thinker capable of anticipating problems ahead of time and determining appropriate & cost-effective solutions; and
- Able to apply a commercial appraisal to projects, ensuring that value for money is paramount in all work undertaken.
Upon joining IGE Consulting, you will:
- Be encouraged and supported to progress professionally through refining your technical reporting skills and broadening your project experience; and
- Participate in a variety of challenging and innovative projects across residential, commercial and civil engineering industries, including having responsibility for project management, reporting and accounting through the entire life-cycle of a construction programme.
Your day to day responsibilities will include:
- Co-ordination, management, and where necessary, supervision, of ground investigations, including Phase 1 (desk-top) studies, Phase 2 (intrusive) investigations and subsequent monitoring and remediation works;
- Ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are followed during all field work practices;
- Authoring, reviewing and issuing of technical reports for clients including environmental risk assessments, remedial recommendations, foundation recommendations and coal mining risk assessments;
- Liaising with clients, subcontractors and staff in both office and field settings, including taking leadership roles within meetings; and
- Supervising and assisting junior staff with reports, drawings, models and fee proposals and mentoring them through their career development.
As a minimum, a full, clean Driving License and being based within an easily commutable distance to Manchester City Centre office are required.
