Senior Geologist
Location: Binley, Coventry
Working Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, 40.00 hrs
Type: Mon - Fri, Full-Time (Hybrid: 3 onsite, 2 WFH)
Company Vehicle: Car allowance/Company Car
Project Partners are now recruiting for a Senior Geologist to come and join a fantastic and established team in Binley, working on a hybrid basis.
Working under the direction of the Geological Services Manager to assist the Land Development and Permitting UK Team in managing the company’s diverse portfolio of assets, providing operational geology support to existing sites, whilst managing the exploration geology function to maintain and grow the companies aggregates footprint.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Provide in-house geological advice, support and solutions to UK aggregates and Land Development and Permitting Department.
- Produce detailed and accurate working schemes/quarry development plans to support operations and planning submission.
- Manage the Land Search process alongside the Acquisition Team, dealing with the appraisal of new reserves, site investigations, and producing data to inform discussions with landowners.
- Producing map-based figures, implementing web mapping applications and supporting GIS data solutions.
- Locating, investigating, and evaluating potential mineral sites to maintain and grow the Company’s reserve base.
- Production of geological and / or evaluation reports from field investigations and desk studies.
- Planning, commissioning, and supervision of investigations including appointment & management of suitable contractors.
- Sample logging / core description, and designing suitable sampling and testing regimes
- Ensuring all activities are carried out within the requirements of the relevant health & safety policies and safe systems of work
- Ensuring compliance of contractors with health & safety requirements.
- Provide support to other functions within Land Development and Permitting Team as part of the career development of the post and up skilling of team members.
Candidate experience required:
- A qualified geologist to master’s degree level or equivalent.
- Ideally a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the aggregate industry – starting grade will reflect qualifications and experience.
- Knowledge of Geological settings and characteristics of UK Aggregates.
- Demonstrable knowledge and ability to use LSS to create quarry designs, plans, sections and 3D models.
- Competent in the use of GIS Systems – ideally with experience of QGIS.
- Knowledge of Legislation/Regulations in relation to Geotechnical Management of Quarries.
- Knowledge of Legislation/Regulations in relation to CDM regulations.
- Full UK driving licence for UK travel.
Benefits included:
- Competitive Salary
- 25 days holiday
- Provision of IT equipment (laptop /mobile) and support to set up a home working environment
- Pension scheme offering with generous contributions
- 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform. Save money on everything from groceries, electronics, fashion, holidays and much more.
- Ongoing training and development and opportunities to help further your career.
- A comprehensive structured induction programme.
- Experience within a well-respected global market leader.
- Benefits supporting you and your family, such as Cycle to work, voluntary Life assurance.
- Paid day off to Volunteer every year (“Lend a Hand Day”)
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice