Candidate Engineering Geologist

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This role will be working with Our Ground Engineering United Kingdom and Ireland (UK&I) team which comprises 150 people and provides services via the Managed Service Framework for Network Rail in the production of Stage 2 Reports. A Stage 2 is a factual report prepared and issued by the Principal Mining Engineer from Network Rail, that summaries the mining and dissolution records held by the Network Rail Technical Authority for a specified search area, the report also includes a recommendation as to the level of mining risk at the site and what if any are the next steps. The UK&I Business have been supporting in delivering over 1,200.00 Stage 2’s over the past 4 years to support Network Rail to meet their client obligations to ensure the industry takes into consideration mining risks within Projects, also supports Network Rail’s proactive management of Mining Legacy Risk

The Managed Service Framework also includes the production of Network Rail Mining Training and detailed Mining Risk Assessments for various clients beyond those undertaken for Network Rail.

**Job Activities**

The below process is undertaken for delivery of Stage 2 Reports, with the support and face to face training provided by UK&I Geologists
1. Network Rail analyses work bank to generate prioritised list of sites requiring a Stage 2 Report
2. Network Rail collates evidence files, which comprises historic plans and correspondence.
3. AECOM to prepare draft Stage 2 Mining Reports
4. Reports are presented to Network Rail’s Principal Mining Engineer using Microsoft Team (All comments to be implemented prior to approval)
5. Principal Mining Engineer to control the issue of the reports following approval.

**Job Requirements**
- A degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology, 0-2 Years Experience
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office is essential, and competent use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D software is desirable.
- Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications (through the ICE, IOM3 or The Geological Society).
- Demonstrable interest in geotechnical projects and in promoting geotechnical activities with our clients.
- Flexible and willing to work away from home on sites and occasionally in other offices.
- Motivated to meet client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions.
- Effective Communicator with colleagues, internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.
- Capability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
- Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus.
- Knowledge & Application of GIS would be preferred although this is not essential
- UK Geology and Mining Experience would be preferred although this is not essential
- Knowledge of Legacy Mining Experience would be preferred although this is not essential

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