Working with Leap
If you are a talented and enthusiastic geoscientist who wants to work with a company at the forefront of innovation in ground engineering and which puts its staff at the centre of its decision making, then LEAP might be the company for you.
Our Values
LEAP values individuals; is committed to personal and professional development; and seeks to provide a working environment that compliments 21st Century lifestyles.
An accredited training scheme for The Geological Society of London (GSL) sits alongside structured programmes for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for professional qualification and continuing development.
LEAP prides itself on its successful track record in helping staff to gain chartered status of their preferred professional body.
Senior Geotechnical Engineers
Full time, vacancies at our Dorking, Kent and Burgess Hill Offices. Generous benefits package depending on qualifications and experience.
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LEAP part of the RSK Group of companies, is a young, dynamic, and vibrant Geotechnical and Environmental Consultancy with a head office in Surrey, and a number of successful regional offices. LEAP has already achieved a lot in a short time and has ambitious future plans for growth.
LEAP’s work covers the various aspects of environmental geotechnology, and many of our projects cover a wide range of specialist disciplines. All LEAP senior engineers are expected to be familiar with all aspects of site investigation, and geotechnical and geo-environmental design, but in this case will specialise in Engineering Geology/Geotechnics, being ably supported by other in-house specialists and reporting directly to the Regional Manager. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their own subject and a proven ability to deliver at the highest level.
The remuneration package will include a competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience, pension, private health care and a car allowance for chartered professionals.
LEAP is an equal opportunities employer.
To express an interest in confidence send us a message via the contact page.
Duties:
- Liaise with and manage clients
- Scope, cost and carry out land quality / ground engineering projects
- Communicate effectively with clients, sub-contractors, and other staff
- Project manage Site Investigations and Geotechnical Designs
- Use specialist in-house and commercial software, to aid in the design of spread and piled foundations, slope stability, SuDS, roads, retaining walls etc
- Compile Desk Studies, Factual and Interpretative reports
- Mentor and train junior staff
Skills:
- Working and detailed knowledge of relevant National and EU codes and guidance (e.g. EC7 and relevant British Standards)
- Previous experience in a UK multidisciplinary environment where geotechnical issues are being considered alongside contamination issues
Qualifications:
- Bsc/BEng (Hons) in Geology, Civil Engineering, or similar
- Preferably an MSc/MEng in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or similar
- Chartered or approaching chartered status
Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer
We have an exciting opportunity at RSK for you to join Leap Environmental, a dynamic and vibrant Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Consultancy in the South East.
Working alongside and being supported by an experienced team based in one of our offices (Dorking or Burgess Hill) you will be responsible for growing the LEAP regional presence. You will get involved with a wide variety of geo-environmental projects including investigations in relation to commercial and residential development, energy infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, environmental permitting and Part IIA. Key clients include residential developers, Tier 1 contractors, and local authorities.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
We have an exciting opportunity at RSK for you to join Leap Environmental, a dynamic and vibrant Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Consultancy in the South East. Working alongside and being supported by an experienced team based in one of our offices (Dorking or Burgess Hill) you will be responsible for growing the LEAP regional presence. You will get involved with a wide variety of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects including investigations in relation to commercial and residential development, energy infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, environmental permitting and Part IIA. Key clients include residential developers, Tier 1 contractors, and local authorities.
Graduates
LEAP are recruiting MSc and MSci graduates in Engineering Geology, Environmental Sciences Geoenvironmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering at all its offices to start in September 2023. Interviews will be held in April. Applications are open now, closing 30th April 2023.
Find out more about how you can grow with us >>
LEAP part of the RSK Group of companies, is a young, dynamic, and vibrant Geotechnical and Environmental Consultancy with a head office in Surrey, and a number of successful regional offices. LEAP has already achieved a lot in a short time and has ambitious future plans for growth.
You can see what our graduates get up to on our social media channels and read their biographies here. If you think that LEAP would be a good place to start your career then download the application form and send us your details.
We have an accredited training scheme for the Geological Society of London (GSL) and supported training schemes for graduates looking to charter with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
Application PDF:
- Download and fill this pdf and then upload it to the form below.
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies unless specifically requested by us. If, as an agency, you send us unsolicited CVs (even if we have previously done business with you) then we will consider them a gift.
If, as an individual, you are considered applying for a position with LEAP then please do so directly and do not involve an agency as we will give preference to those who have applied directly.