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DATE POSTED: June 28, 2018

POSITION: Graduate Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer

LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: August 2018

POSITION FILLED

A Graduate Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer is required to join the geotechnical engineering division operating from the company’s Cambridge office, to work on a range of ground 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 investigation. Graduate Engineers will be trained to undertake field tasks such as machine trial pit excavations, supervising 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, and undertake phase one and two contamination assessments.

If you are interested in developing yourself and making a significant contribution within an established team in a growing company, then please submit your cv, by email, to:

recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: October 19, 2017

POSITION: TRAINEE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

LOCATION: NORWICH
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: We are looking to fill the position as soon as the right candidate is available.

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 should be hard working, not afraid to get their hands dirty and 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.
Harrison group is an equal opportunities employer.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV, by email, to recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: March 7, 2017

POSITION: GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: NORWICH
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: 25 September 2017

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 a degree in a relevant subject, at least four years’ demonstrable experience in geotechnical site investigation and contaminated land assessment, 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 investigation.
If you are interested in developing yourself and making a significant contribution within an established team, then please submit your cv, by email, to:
recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: January 3, 2017

POSITION: GEOTECHNICAL/GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: 20 June 2017

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 home counties, the south of England and further afield.

Candidates as a minimum should have a degree in a relevant subject, at least three years’ demonstrable experience in geotechnical site investigation and contaminated land assessment, 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 investigation. You will have the opportunity to experience a large variety of projects, including assessing the ground conditions to inform the foundations and pavements for new residential and commercial developments, contamination assessments of brownfield land, part IIA assessments, slope stability and settlement assessments, producing remediation strategies and verifying their completion.

Cambridge is our newest office, with excellent facilities and transport links for commuting and local travel. The department is growing, providing a tremendous opportunity for career development.

If you are interested in developing yourself and making a significant contribution within an established team, then please submit your CV, by email, to:

recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: May 8, 2017

POSITION: SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: 31 July 2017

POSITION FILLED

A Senior 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 a degree in a relevant subject, at least five years’ demonstrable experience in geotechnical site investigation and contaminated land assessments, supervising engineers and field technicians, 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 investigations. The Norwich and Cambridge geotechnical departments are led by a principal engineer, with senior engineers each responsible for helping and supervising a small team of engineers/graduates/assistants in their work.
Knowledge and experience should include soil mechanics, confidence in providing foundation recommendations, soil/groundwater/ground gas risk assessments, supervising/undertaking trial pits, boreholes and other field techniques, and experience as a line manager.
If you are interested in developing yourself and making a significant contribution within an established team, then please submit your cv by email to:
recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: April 28, 2017

POSITION: SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: NORWICH
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: 23 June 2017

POSITION FILLED

A Senior 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, at least five years’ demonstrable experience in geotechnical site investigation and contaminated land assessments, supervising engineers and field technicians, 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 investigations. The Norwich geotechnical department is led by the principal engineer, with senior engineers each responsible for helping and supervising a small team of engineers/graduates/assistants in their work.
Knowledge and experience should include soil mechanics, confidence in providing foundation recommendations, soil/groundwater/ground gas risk assessments, supervising/undertaking trial pits, boreholes and other field techniques, and experience as a line manager.
If you are interested in developing yourself and making a significant contribution within an established team, then please submit your cv by email to:
recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: March 23, 2017

POSITION: GRADUATE GEOTECHNICAL/GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: NORWICH
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: 28 August 2017

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 investigation. Graduate Engineers will be trained to undertake field tasks such as machine trial pit excavations, supervising 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, undertaking phase one and two contamination assessments.

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

Harrison Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: November 15, 2016

POSITION: GRADUATE GEOTECHNICAL/GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: March 2017

POSITION FILLED

A Graduate Geotechnical or Geoenvironmental Engineer is required to join the geotechnical department in Cambridge, to work on a range of site investigation projects across East Anglia, the Home Counties 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 undertaking geotechnical investigation and contaminated land assessments. Graduate Engineers will be trained to undertake field tasks such as machine trial pit excavations, supervising borehole drilling, undertaking infiltration testing, ground gas and soil vapour monitoring, groundwater sampling and researching geological, hydrogeological, historical, topographical and environmental site information. You will also learn how engineers provide advice on ground conditions, foundation recommendations, soil infiltration, undertaking phase one and two contamination assessments and remediation verification.

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

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: November 14, 2016

POSITION: INTERNSHIP – ASSISTANT GEOTECHNICAL/GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: NORWICH
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: Summer 2017 – applications please before 24 March 2017

POSITION FILLED

We are pleased to be able to offer 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), 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 machine trial pit excavations, borehole drilling, infiltration testing, ground gas monitoring, groundwater sampling and undertaking research for geological, hydrogeological, historical and topographical site information. You will also learn how engineers provide advice on ground conditions, foundation recommendations, soil infiltration, undertaking phase one and two contamination assessments and validating remediation projects.

To be considered for the role of assistant geotechnical/geoenvironmental engineer candidates should be part way through an undergraduate or graduate degree (e.g. Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science 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.

Job Vacancy Details

DATE POSTED: September 26, 2016

POSITION: SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE
SALARY: Negotiable plus benefits

START DATE: Immediately available

POSITION FILLED

A Senior Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer is required to join the geotechnical engineering division operating from the company’s newest office. The engineer will work on a range of site investigation projects across East Anglia, the Midlands, the south of England and further afield.
Candidates as a minimum should have a degree in a relevant subject, at least five years’ demonstrable experience in geotechnical site investigation and contaminated land assessments, managing engineers and field technicians, have 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 investigations. The Cambridge and Norwich geotechnical departments are led by the principal engineer, with senior engineers each responsible for helping and supervising a small team of engineers/graduates/assistants in their work.
Knowledge and experience should include soil mechanics, confidence in providing foundation recommendations, soil/groundwater/ground gas risk assessments, supervising/undertaking trial pits, boreholes and other field techniques, and experience as a line manager.
If you are interested in developing yourself and making a significant contribution within an established, expanding company, then please submit your cv by email to:
recruitment@harrisongroupuk.com.