Prior to Engineers being able to accurately design a foundation they must have a reasonably accurate conception of the physical properties and arrangement of the underlying materials.
The field and laboratory investigations required to obtain this essential information is referred to as ground or site investigation.
A site investigation simply is the process of the collection of the sub-surface information, the subsequent appraisal of the gathered data, assessment, and reporting without which the hazards in the ground beneath the site would not be known.
A Site Investigation should be carried out prior to any construction project in order to enable a geotechnical and geoenvironmental assessment of the ground conditions and analysis of the engineering and environmental considerations related to the proposed development of the site.
Our multi-skilled teams have particular expertise in many SI/GI works, working with and subsequently overcoming difficult access situations.
Our staff are highly adaptable and have experience in rock drilling, metal and paint sampling, and location of buried services.
With our ability to draw upon all our different operational departments, we can effect our own site access and liaise with Government bodies such as Network Rail, Canals and Rivers Trust, Environment Agency etc to effect access permissions.
With this experience and skill set we are able to offer the following:
Bridgeway is RISQS approved for SI/GI work and is a Principal Contractor to Network Rail, which enables us to supply a full range of ground investigation work.
In addition to this we are able to conduct works in both Greenfield and Brownfield sites.
The SI/GI team comprises the following dedicated staff, which can be supplemented on a project by project basis:
Project Description:Bridgeway Consulting Ltd (BCL) were instructed by AMCO (the Client) to undertake a structural investigation of GSM2 BR25 on the abutment walls and central pier to inform the stage 2 scour assessment and new scour scoring. The site is located 200m west of Melton Mowbray Station, which is situated 20km north east of Leicester and 30km south east of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands. Arup, who were commissioned by BCL to conduct the stage 2 scour assessment, provided BCL with a scope for the structural investigation to assist with their assessment.
Project Description:Undertake 3D laser Scanning Survey, UAV survey, Ground Investigation and roped access site investigation focussing on the five span masonry arch viaduct on behalf of Network Rail IP to investigate ring separation.>
Equipment and techniques used on this project:
Project Description:Undertake specified GI at location planned by Arups on behalf of Network Rail IP Managing works for HS2.
Ground investigation equipment and techniques used on this project:
Project Description: Undertake specified GI at locations planned by Network Rail Project Team to facilitate the design of thirty-nine new signal base locations and six new level crossings.
Ground investigation equipment and techniques used on this project:
Full Time, Permanent
East Midlands, Nottingham
Competitive Salary
The deadline for applications is 27/09/2024
We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful and constantly expanding Site Investigation Team as a Site Investigation Trainee Technician.
Purpose:
Reporting to the Drilling Manager, trainees are taught to operate a variety of equipment and investigation techniques and will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff, delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to our wide ranging Client base working across the UK. Trainees Technicians are developed and trained both in house and externally with plenty of scope and opportunity for development and progression into more senior roles within the department.
Bridgeway work in a wide range of sectors including major infrastructure for rail, highways, and environmental. As we undertake a large volume of railway work, there is a requirement for regular midweek nights and weekend working.
General Responsibilities/Duties:
To form part of the drilling teams and assist the Site Team Leader and Lead Driller in the following duties:
• Production of site records including, but not limited to; daily drilling logs, pre-start drilling rig checks.
• Completing in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the requirements set out in Eurocode 7 and British Standards.
• Conduct coring operations and break outs to structures.
• Acting as Assistant Driller and working with the Lead Driller to complete boreholes in accordance with the appropriate specification using a variety of drilling rigs and equipment ranging from dynamic sampling, cable percussion and rotary drilling.
• Undertake other general labouring duties e.g. borehole grouting and general reinstatement, railway duties as required, borehole installation monitoring, delivery of consumables to site teams and collection of samples.
Qualifications Required:
You must be able to drive a manual vehicle and have a positive mindset and a willingness to learn, we’ll teach you the rest! Our training is second to none and we pride ourselves on our staff development. As part of your initial training package you will be required to undertake the following training:
• Personal Track Safety (PTS)
• Site Warden
• Emergency First Aid
• CAT & Signal Generator Operative
• Manual Handling
• PASMA Training
• CSCS
• Register for NVQ L2 in Land Drilling Operations