Geotechnical Engineer

Our client, a well established firm operating in the Construction Industry is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced accounting asistant on a Permanent basis.

The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for analyzing the soil to determine the qualities of the soil prior to any building or construction occurring on the site. They will be responsible for:

• Traveling to various survey or project sites and obtaining soil samples at various depths using specialized drilling equipment.
• Analyzing the soil samples to determine their composition and overall ability to support the type of development proposed.
• Working closely with soil scientists, laboratory workers and technicians to evaluate the various components of the soil.
• Researching information, writing reports and making proposals based on data collected.
• Collaborating with various other engineers and construction staff including structural engineers, architects and landscapers.
• Understanding and using several different computer programs, soil analysis software and databases as required.