Regional Manager

The Vacancy
Ian Farmer Associates
are recruiting for a
Regional Manager
to support the team in
Glasgow, UK.
This is a permanent, full time position.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for and understand the cost basis for the office in relation to profit and loss with a view to achieving budgetary targets.
• Keeping project financial information up-to-date
• Provide monthly updates on the development of the office and team reporting to the operations director/managing director
• Be responsible for a team of staff with a view to supporting training/development and individual growth, along with expansion of the team to meet workloads.
• Reviewing client technical specifications in order to undertake tendering, project preparation and project data collection activities
• Reviewing and issuing various technical reports required by clients such as exploratory hole logs, in situ test, monitoring and data logger test data in a timely fashion at an appropriate quality
• Carrying out quality assurance checks and technical reviews of processed data, the work of more junior team members, and other technical records to ensure that the final technical output to the client is correct and of an appropriate quality
• Leading or assisting project management teams as necessary
• Using various software including the Holebase geotechnical database, Microsoft Office, internal software packages such as focal point. Training will be provided where required
• Take forward the day to day running/managing of the office.
• Helping to develop other team members as necessary to ensure they have the necessary skills and training to produce reports of an appropriate quality
• Assessing and dealing with client data queries
• To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability without additional remuneration

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous ground investigation experience, including specific experience in the production of ground investigation reports for technically demanding clients.
• Experience of using geotechnical database software such as Holebase (preferable), gINT, etc
• BSc degree level qualified in geology/civil engineering or a related environmental subject essential
• MSc in a geotechnical/civil engineering or environmental discipline preferable, but not essential
• It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant industry experience
• A good understanding of ground investigation methods including drilling techniques, in-situ testing and water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques and relevant specifications
• Good knowledge of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK
• Be familiar with and able to interpret published geological data including geological maps, and able to log soils and rocks to industry standards including BS 5930:2015
• Be proficient at ground investigation factual report writing (experience of/ability in writing interpretive geotechnical or geo-environmental reports would be an advantage but is not required for this role).
• A good understanding of the purpose and meaning of geotechnical and chemical laboratory testing
• Competence in the use of computer software packages required for project work (Word, Excel and appropriate data handling packages)
• Good oral and written skills including the ability to communicate effectively with clients and external bodies
• Good project management skills
• Able to ensure that reports, drawings, etc, comply with technical specifications and standards
• Full, clean UK driving license essential

Salary and benefits:

• £Commensurate with experience
• A flexible benefits programme including private health care
• The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential.

RSK is an equal opportunities employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies
About Us
We are one of the leading ground investigation businesses in the UK. With offices throughout the UK, we can provide our geotechnical and environmental investigation techniques and services to clients throughout the country. These services are offered from each regional location, fully supported by an experienced team of civil engineers and geologists. Services include soil exploration by percussion boring, window sampling and mechanical excavation and rock exploration by rotary drilling and coring. Additionally, specialists are available, including materials technologists and on-site chemists, who can undertake associated testing and monitoring services and in situ tests such as plate loading, California bearing ratio and density, including nuclear density testing.

The company's materials technology and construction engineering service operates throughout the United Kingdom, undertaking and reporting on structural and condition surveys, BREEAM assessments and asbestos surveys. Its experience includes working on buildings, multistorey car parks, bridges, roads and other structures, such as sludge digesters to determine the effects of ageing, corrosion and degradation on structural stability. The company is approved for working in confined spaces and undertaking in situ testing that includes floor load tests and strain measurements.

Ian Farmer Associates is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

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.

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.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

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?