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DATE POSTED: January 31, 2022

POSITION: TRAINEE GEOTECHNICAL SITE TECHNICIAN/ DRILLER

LOCATION: NORWICH
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: As soon as a suitable candidate has been found

POSITION FILLED

A Trainee Geotechnical Site Technician/Driller is required to join the Testing Services department in Norwich, to work on a range of site investigation projects across East Anglia and further afield. Candidates as a minimum should have numeracy and literacy to GCSE level C or equivalent. In house training will be provided, with the potential opportunity to progress to an NVQ 2 Technician for the right candidate. Candidates must have a clean driving licence and ideally be over 21 years old for insurance purposes, should also be hard-working and not afraid to get their hands dirty.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Working on site collecting samples and performing in-situ testing to obtain ground information for use in design of foundations for structures and assessment of ground contamination. Involved with sample handling storage and disposal, specialist ground drilling, breaking out ground, hand excavation of trial pits and undertaking in-situ testing, including:

• Window Sampling
• Dynamic Probing
• Plate Bearing Tests
• California Bearing Ratio tests (CBRs)
• Density Tests
• TRL Probe Testing
• Light Weight Deflectometer Testing
• Shear Vane Testing

This list is not exhaustive. Suitable training will be provided, and the candidate will be expected to take a leading role, get actively involved and become an integral part of the team.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV, by email, to: recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Harrison Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: January 28, 2022

POSITION: GRADUATE GEOTECHNICAL/GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: NORWICH
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: As soon as a suitable candidate has been found

POSITION FILLED

A Graduate Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer is required to join the geotechnical engineering division operating from the company’s Norwich office, to work on a range of site investigation projects across East Anglia, the south of England and further afield.

Candidates as a minimum should have a degree in a relevant subject, a full UK driving license, excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) and a keen interest in learning new skills.

The role will involve a mixture of site and office based work, predominantly based around the specification, operation, management and interpretation of geotechnical and geoenvironmental ground investigations. Graduate Engineers will be trained to undertake field tasks such as supervising machine trial pit excavations, borehole drilling, undertaking infiltration testing, ground gas monitoring, groundwater sampling and researching geological, hydrogeological, historical, topographical and environmental site information. You will also learn how geotechnical engineers provide foundation recommendations, advice on ground conditions, soil infiltration, interpret laboratory testing, undertake tier one and two contamination assessments, manage and validate remediation projects.

If you are interested in developing yourself, make a significant contribution within a successful and established team, with opportunities to progress, then please submit your cv by email to: recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Harrison Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: January 20, 2022

POSITION: TRAINEE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

LOCATION: NORWICH
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: As soon as a suitable candidate has been found

POSITION FILLED

A Trainee Laboratory Technician is required to join the Testing Services department in Norwich, to work in our UKAS Accredited Soils and Materials Laboratory. Candidates as a minimum should have numeracy and literacy to GCSE level C or equivalent. In house training will be provided, with the potential opportunity to progress to an NVQ 2 as a Laboratory Technician for the right candidate.

The laboratory undertakes a range of testing on soil and construction materials and the chosen candidate will be expected to be involved in all tasks associated with the operation of the laboratory including:

· Sample handling, storage and disposal

· Examination and description of soils samples

· Preparation of test specimens

· Undertaking a range of physical tests on soils and construction materials

· Recording and processing of data

There may also be a requirement at times to undertake testing out on site and assist with other site based testing activities, for which suitable training would be provided. This list is not exhaustive and the candidate will be expected to get actively involved and become an integral part of the team.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV, by email, to: recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Harrison Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: July 27, 2021

POSITION: GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: ENFIELD, LONDON
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: As soon as a suitable candidate has been found

POSITION FILLED

A Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer is required to join the geotechnical engineering division operating from the company’s Cambridge office, to work on a range of site investigation projects across East Anglia, the south of England and further afield.

Candidates as a minimum should have two to three years experience completing site investigations in the UK, a degree in a relevant subject, a full UK driving license, excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) and a keen interest in learning new skills.

The role will involve a mixture of site and office based work, predominantly based around the specification, quoting, operation, management, interpretation and reporting of geotechnical and contaminated land investigations and assessments for a variety of projects in different sectors. Engineers will work with an established team of geotechnical and contaminated land engineers, and will receive training as required. Harrison Group is a progressive employer, and this is an opportunity for an engineer to join a successful, growing team, with the benefit of being part of a busy and vibrant group of professionals.

If you are interested in developing yourself and making a significant contribution, then please submit your cv, by email, to:

recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Harrison Group Environmental Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: July 30, 2021

POSITION: GRADUATE GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: ENFIELD, LONDON
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: As soon as a suitable candidate has been found

POSITION FILLED

Harrison Group are one of the UK’s leading geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering firms, supporting a range of projects from single homes to major international developments and infrastructure schemes across the UK. Our services include:

• Site and ground investigation
• Contaminated land evaluation and remediation
• Soil, rock, water sampling and UKAS-accredited testing
• Geotechnical consulting
• Environmental monitoring, permitting and health impact assessment.

A graduate geotechnical / geoenvironmental engineer is required to join a vibrant and growing team of engineers. The Harrison Group geotechnical engineering division operating out of our Cambridge office, is required to work on a range of desk study and site investigation projects, predominantly across the Midlands and south of England.

Candidates should have the following attributes:

• BSc degree level qualified in geology/geotechnical engineering or a related environmental subject (essential)
• MSc in a geotechnical/geotechnical engineering or environmental discipline (preferable, but not essential)
• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential)li>
• Be able to log samples to BS 5930+A2 technical standard
• A working knowledge of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK
• The ability to interpret geological maps and published geological data
• A basic understanding of water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques
• Ability to follow instruction, be self-motivated, exhibit a proactive approach, work well within a team environment and willing to be flexible to work nationally or internationally if the occasion arises
• Excellent written and oral skills.

The role requires a combination of site and office-based work, predominantly based around the organisation and reporting of geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations.

Harrison Group is a progressive employer offering an excellent remuneration package including: negotiated salary, profit share bonus scheme and paid membership to one relevant professional body, e.g. Geol. Soc., ICE, etc. All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit your CV to: recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Harrison Group Environmental Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: June 10, 2021

POSITION: GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: As soon as a suitable candidate has been found

POSITION FILLED

A Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer is required to join the geotechnical engineering division operating from the company’s Cambridge office, to work on a range of site investigation projects across East Anglia, the south of England and further afield.

Candidates as a minimum should have two to three years experience completing site investigations in the UK, a degree in a relevant subject, a full UK driving license, excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) and a keen interest in learning new skills.

The role will involve a mixture of site and office based work, predominantly based around the specification, quoting, operation, management, interpretation and reporting of geotechnical and contaminated land investigations and assessments for a variety of projects in different sectors. Engineers will work with an established team of geotechnical and contaminated land engineers, and will receive training as required. Harrison Group is a progressive employer, and this is an opportunity for an engineer to join a successful, growing team, with the benefit of being part of a busy and vibrant group of professionals.

If you are interested in developing yourself and making a significant contribution, then please submit your cv, by email, to:

recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Harrison Group Environmental Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: May 26, 2021

POSITION: GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: NORWICH
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: As soon as a suitable candidate has been found

POSITION FILLED

A Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer is required to join the geotechnical engineering division operating from the company’s Norwich office, to work on a range of site investigation projects across East Anglia, the south of England and further afield.

Candidates as a minimum should have three years of experience completing site investigations in the UK, a degree in a relevant subject, a full UK driving license, excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) and a keen interest in learning new skills.

The role will involve a mixture of site and office based work, predominantly based around the specification, quoting, operation, management, interpretation and reporting of geotechnical and contaminated land investigations and assessments for a variety of projects in different sectors. Engineers will work with a team of senior and graduate engineers, and be trained in any aspects they are unfamiliar with. Harrison Group is a progressive employer, and this is an opportunity for an engineer to join a successful, growing team, with the benefit of being part of a busy and vibrant group of professionals.

If you are interested in developing yourself and making a significant contribution, then please submit your cv, by email, to:

recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: April 30, 2021

POSITION: ASSISTANT LAND DRILLER / SITE TECHNICIAN / TRAINEE

LOCATION: NORWICH – HARRISON TESTING SERVICES
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: As soon as a suitable candidate has been found

POSITION FILLED

This vacancy is for a trainee or experienced Assistant Land Driller (dynamic sampling rig) who, additionally, will be needed to undertake other site-based testing activities. Physically demanding work at times.

The candidate must have a clean driving licence and be over 21 years of age for insurance purposes. Numeracy and English literacy to GCSE level also required.

Experience would be helpful, but training will be provided if needed. Working and contributing as part of a team is essential.

Please send your CV to: recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: March 19, 2021

POSITION: GRADUATE GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: FEN DITTON, CAMBRIDGE
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: As soon as a suitable candidate has been found

POSITION FILLED

Harrison Group are one of the UK’s leading geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering firms, supporting a range of projects from single homes to major international developments and infrastructure schemes across the UK. Our services include:

• Site and ground investigation
• Contaminated land evaluation and remediation
• Soil, rock, water sampling and UKAS-accredited testing
• Geotechnical consulting
• Environmental monitoring, permitting and health impact assessment.

A graduate geotechnical / geoenvironmental engineer is required to join a vibrant and growing team of engineers. The Harrison Group geotechnical engineering division operating out of our Cambridge office, is required to work on a range of desk study and site investigation projects, predominantly across the Midlands and south of England.

Candidates should have the following attributes:

• BSc degree level qualified in geology/geotechnical engineering or a related environmental subject (essential)
• MSc in a geotechnical/geotechnical engineering or environmental discipline (preferable, but not essential)
• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential)li>
• Be able to log samples to BS 5930+A2 technical standard
• A working knowledge of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK
• The ability to interpret geological maps and published geological data
• A basic understanding of water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques
• Ability to follow instruction, be self-motivated, exhibit a proactive approach, work well within a team environment and willing to be flexible to work nationally or internationally if the occasion arises
• Excellent written and oral skills.

The role requires a combination of site and office-based work, predominantly based around the organisation and reporting of geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations.

Harrison Group is a progressive employer offering an excellent remuneration package including: negotiated salary, profit share bonus scheme and paid membership to one relevant professional body, e.g. Geol. Soc., ICE, etc. All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit your CV to: recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: January 21, 2020

POSITION: INTERNSHIP – GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL

LOCATION: NORWICH
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: As soon as a suitable candidate has been found

POSITION CURRENTLY VACANT

We are pleased to be able to offer students on a year in industry program the opportunity for an internship in our geotechnical department in Norwich.
Candidates would be based in our Norwich office for up to one year (the commencement and duration can be flexible to suit your needs, but is expected to start during summer 2020), to work on a range of site investigation projects across East Anglia and further afield. The role would be supervised by experienced engineers and include full training in all aspects you may be involved in.
The type of work would generally be a combination of geotechnical investigation and contaminated land assessment. In previous years students have enjoyed involvement in a mixture of site and office based work, including field tasks such as overseeing machine trial pit excavations, supervising drilling boreholes, completing infiltration testing, ground gas monitoring, groundwater sampling and undertaking research of geological, hydrogeological, historical and topographical site information. You will also learn how engineers provide foundation recommendations, advice on ground conditions, soil infiltration and undertake phase one and two contamination assessments.
To be considered for the role, candidates should be part way through an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related subject (e.g. Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science, Applied Geology or a related degree), have a full UK driving licence, excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) and a keen interest in learning new skills.
If you are interested in applying for this position please submit your CV, by email, to recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com.