Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant – Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Vacancy

An opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our business in the UAE to help deliver high-level consultancy services.

The successful candidate’s duties and responsibilities will include:

• Participating in a variety of geo-environmental projects for both external clients and for other teams within RSK.
• Assisting with ground investigations and desk studies.
• Soil logging to current set standards, including laboratory scheduling.
• Writing factual and interpretative reports.
• Geotechnical reporting requirements beneficial.
• Preparing factual site investigation data.
• Travel to other offices and sites within the region (as needed).
• Assist with the supervision of ground investigation works (mentoring / shadowing provided).
• Installation and monitoring of a range of instrumentation, including but not limited to: gas & groundwater, inclinometer, vibrating wire piezometer (VWP), magnetic extensometers, water level divers, across numerous, varying bespoke projects.
• Undertake gas & groundwater sampling.
• Timely data management, processing and reporting.
• Oversee monitoring equipment hiring/off-hiring, maintenance, servicing and repairs.
• Adhere to all RSK company policies and adhere to client policies and procedures when on site.
  
  
  

Person specification:

• Hold a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree in geology, hydrogeology, geography, geosciences, environmental or environmental earth science.
• Clear communicator, outgoing and a team player
• Happy to be challenged by demanding site work, and the technical interpretation and reporting of site data
• Ability to follow instructions, work part of a multi-disciplinary team and work solo, using own initiative.
• Commitment to safety and improving ways of working.
• Self-motivated, solutions focused, organised with effective time management.
• Familiar with (leading to competent) use of data management tools and reporting software.
• Adaptable to variable working environments
  
  
  

Salary and benefits:

• This is a full-time post with an employment package commensurate with experience
• Regular training and development will be provided.
• UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
  
  
  

About Us

RSK Middle East offers leading consultancy and contracting services in engineering, environmental management and sustainability planning that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the region. Since the company’s establishment in Abu Dhabi in 2007, it has been providing consultancy and contracting services to wide-ranging clients undertaking small- and large-scale projects in the Middle East and North Africa. We engage with clients in the oil and gas, energy, infrastructure and construction sectors. All projects adhere to international safety, health, environmental and quality standards. We are supported by our partners and RSK’s global centre of excellence.

All RSK Middle East regional branches work to a common standard of care for employee safety, technical quality and environmental protection following RSK’s ISO-certified system and with country-specific regulations and accreditations. The SHEQ management team maintains the system and records SHEQ performance to meet company and client expectations. Our Middle East teams access state-of-the-art global expertise through RSK’s centre of excellence. This includes social sciences, human health, groundwater risk assessments, sustainable remedial alternatives analyses, remedial solution implementation, environmental and social impact assessments, contractual matters, stakeholder communications and advocacy.

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?