About The Role
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe's latest high speed rail projects.
EKFB are looking for a
Soil Scientist to join our team based in Calvert area.
In this role you will audit the stockpiling, management, handling andauditing of topsoil and subsoil stockpiles to satisfy the requirements of thecontract. This will include working with and directing the site team in theseoperations and recording information about the soil and itsmanagement.
You will be responsible for assessment of stockpiled soil condition (limited to physical characteristics e.g plasticity and soil storage/handling practices), inspection of soil reconditioning windrows, inspection of restored soil profiles and ITP review and provision of soil condition reports detailing the restoration works undertaken and replaced
You will have an understanding of the engineering/construction requirements and methodology of a large construction scheme. You will also have ability to work independently and make decisions and to understand lines of communication on site. The confidence and experience to work with contractors in their operations, providing direction and advice as necessary, providing practical solutions where necessary. Lead soil scientists/practitioners carrying out the soil surveys shall have experience of carrying out field surveys of soils and recording the natural physical properties of soils.
