Geotechnical Technician

The Company

Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. The team of over 80 Engineers and Environmental Consultants deliver projects on behalf of Clients from four offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston, and Biggar. GCR also works closely with its two sister companies Green Cat Hydrogen based in the UK and Green Cat Renewables Canada based in Calgary.

Green Cat Geotechnical has extensive experience in all aspects of geotechnical assessments, from scoping of ground investigations and drilling boreholes, through in situ and laboratory testing to interpretation, advice and liaison with regulators and other professionals.

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Our team continues to expand, and we are looking for a professional, dynamic and motivated a Geotechnical Technician with the ability to work alone and as part of a team. The successful candidate would be part of the team covering all aspects of ground investigation from desk study, drilling, site, and laboratory testing to full interpretative reporting.

The Role

Flexibility is required as you will sometimes travel and lodge if the site is too far away from home, with time split between both site (days/nights/weekends) and from the office/your home.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Perform a range of geotechnical site tests including plate load, density, and resistivity.

Laboratory testing of rock and soil to UKAS Accredited Standard.

Sample and test concrete on site and in laboratory.

The Candidate

The Candidate would ideally have the following:

Good communications skills

Good organisational skills

Flexible and committed to the role

Confident and knowledgeable in UK soil, rock and concrete testing and sampling

Hold CSCS Card (desirable)

Have a full clean UK driving licence (essential)

Benefits

25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays

Private Health Care Plan

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional development opportunities and support

Professional fees paid for by the company

Company social events and team building days

The role would be a permanent and full-time position.

To apply please send a full CV and covering letter to by 03rd of May 2024.