Engineering Geologist

We are currently seeking an Engineering Geologist to join our client's geotechnical team on a rolling contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a long-term project in the Aylesbury area. This is a 6 month contract and the work is expected to last 1-2 years.   Key Details:   ·Location: Full-time on-site in Aylesbury ·Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with some weekend or night shifts as required ·Contract: Rolling 6 month contract ·Start Date: End of September ·Vehicle: Provided on-site   Day-to-Day Duties:   As an Engineering Geologist, you will play a critical role in the ongoing development and execution of ground investigation work, ensuring the site operates safely and efficiently. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:   ·Excavation Supervision: Oversee and manage on-site excavations, ensuring that safety procedures are followed and that the work is conducted efficiently. ·Ground Investigation: Conduct detailed ground investigations to assess soil and rock conditions. This includes the collection of soil and rock samples and analyzing their properties to inform construction and project planning. ·Soil & Geological Logging: Prepare accurate soil and geological logs, classifying soil and rock materials according to standard methods. You will document findings, helping to shape future design and construction work. ·Monitoring Drilling Activities: Oversee and log information from borehole drilling and other subsurface exploration activities, ensuring data is recorded and reported effectively. ·Report Preparation: Compile field reports detailing your findings from site investigations, including assessments of soil stability, contamination risks, and geological anomalies. ·Collaboration with Site Teams: Liaise with construction managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure ground conditions are thoroughly understood, and work is aligned with design specifications. ·Health & Safety Compliance: Work closely with the site safety team to ensure all activities comply with health and safety regulations, minimizing risks during ground investigations and excavation works.   Requirements:   ·Demonstrated experience with excavations, soil logging, and ground investigations. ·Strong analytical and observational skills to interpret geological data and produce accurate reports. ·Flexibility to work full-time on-site and adjust to some weekend or night shifts. ·Relevant qualifications in geology, engineering geology, or a related field.   Rate: To be confirmed, based on experience and IR35 status to be confirmed also.   FOOTNOTE:   If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.   Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.   By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us