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Industrial Placement Geo Consultant - Manchester (September 2025)

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Hydrock

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Science
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant degree, eager to learn about soil logging and AutoCAD, and possess strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude.
  • You will support geo-environmental projects, assist with site investigations, conduct risk assessments, and prepare reports and remediation statements in both field and office settings.

Requirements

  • Be part-way through a relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons)
  • A desire to learn from experienced geotechnical and geo-environmental talent
  • An eagerness to learn about soil logging
  • A strong interest in learning how to use AutoCAD
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the willingness to work as part of a team self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Energy, enthusiasm, positivity, can-do – see our values!

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities of the role:
  • Working as part of an experienced team to design and deliver geo-environmental consultancy support to a range of clients including property developers, agents, planners, commercial and residential developers
  • Assisting in the design and management of geo-environmental and/or geotechnical assignments including desk studies, ground investigations (factual and interpretative), human health, groundwater and gas risk assessments and preparation of Remediation Method Statements
  • Involvement with both site-based fieldwork as well as office-based reporting

FAQs

What is the location of the Industrial Placement Geo Consultant position?

The position is located in Manchester.

When is the anticipated start date for this position?

The anticipated start date for this position is September 2025.

Will the company provide visa sponsorship for this role?

No, the company is not able to provide a Skilled Worker visa for this position.

What qualifications are required to apply for this role?

Applicants must be part-way through a relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons).

What types of projects will I be involved in?

You will assist in designing and managing geo-environmental and/or geotechnical assignments, including desk studies and ground investigations.

Is prior experience necessary to apply for this role?

No prior experience is required; however, a desire to learn from experienced geotechnical and geo-environmental talent is essential.

What skills are beneficial for this position?

Beneficial skills include eagerness to learn about soil logging, strong interest in AutoCAD, teamwork, and strong interpersonal skills.

What benefits does the company offer?

The company offers competitive salary, excellent health benefits, 25 days of holiday (with the option to buy/sell), and a "Day off for good cause" among other flexible benefits.

How does the company support diversity and inclusion?

The company champions diversity, equity, and inclusion and commits to creating a safe environment for all employees to perform at their best.

What is the application process for this role?

The application process includes submitting your application through the company's careers site, followed by a phone pre-screen and, if shortlisted, a formal interview.

Hydrock is a national multi-disciplinary engineering, energy and sustainability consultancy.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Hydrock is a British owned integrated engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy.We're passionate about three things: creating high-performing buildings and infrastructure; unlocking complex sites; and being a great place to work. We bring buildings to life so people can enjoy them, and we make developments viable to transform our environment and infrastructure.We are known for both our dynamic and entrepreneurial approach to business and our technical excellence. We are also industry leading in the commitment we make to the wellbeing and motivation of our most valuable asset – our people.The capability, enthusiasm and integrity of our people is at the heart of the business. We take pride in working with our clients to achieve outstanding results and we create a real sense of shared purpose within our business. This is what makes Hydrock a great place to work, reflected by being listed in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For survey for the last eight consecutive years. From a UK-wide office network, operating across all sectors, we deliver a blend of engineering design skills from structural and building services engineering, to civils and infrastructure design, to site investigations and geotechnical design, through to transport and highways design. Within our business, we have many specialist skills including fire engineering, acoustic design, flood risk assessments, and micro-simulation modelling, and we have a specialist nuclear consultancy business shaping safety and environmental standards in the nuclear sector. Hydrock is a growing business offering our people challenging and interesting work and a family-oriented, healthy work/life balance. We’re always keen to hear from exceptional people who can help us drive our business forward.