Geotechnical
Investigations
engineers, engineering geologists, scientists and
subconsultants work across all industries with a
proven track record. We provide a full spectrum
of geotechnical services using state-of-the-art technology and testing.
Geotechnical Insights for Safe Development
Pavement investigation and design for residential, commercial development and government agencies
Pavement rehabilitation advice for local council
Site classification and footing advice for residential developments
Foundation design for residential and commercial developments
Foundation design for bridge and retaining structures
Slope risk assessment
Detention and sediment basin design
Advice on site excavation conditions and management of earthworks
Rehabilitation of brownfield sites to ensure geotechnical suitability for development
Construction material assessment and advice
Geotechnical inspection and testing services during constructions
Urban capability assessments
Groundwater modelling
Groundwater and hydrogeological assessment
Reach out to our Geotechnical Investigations Team
Due Diligence Assessments
When looking to buy or sell a company with land assets, or just the property itself, it is prudent to check you…
Asbestos Management
EP Risk is an industry leader in asbestos in soil (ASBINS) assessment and remediation…
Occupational Hygiene
The work, health and safety of our team, operations, clients, public, environment and other stakeholders…
Crystalline Silica Susbstances
Css refers to anything containing >1% crystalline silica…
Geotechnical Investigations
EP Risk’s resourceful team of geotechnical engineering geologists, scientists and subconsultants work across all industries…
Hazardous Building Materials Assessments
Many products used in the construction of residential and commercial…
Asbestos Management
EP Risk is an industry leader in asbestos in soil (ASBINS) assessment and remediation…
Occupational Hygiene
The work, health and safety of our team, operations, clients, public, environment and other stakeholders…
Hazardous Building Materials Assessments
Many products used in the construction of residential and commercial…
Hydrogeological Assessments
Groundwater is becoming an increasingly valuable resource as the growing demands of domestic…
Waste Classification & Management
At EP Risk we are on the leading edge of regulatory change. We apply…
Risk Assessments
Risk assessment can be a qualitative and/or quantitative estimate of human health and/or ecological…
Landfill Management
EP Risk’s landfill management team offers monitoring for compliance, landfill management advisory…
Acid Sulfate Soils
EP Risk has extensive experience in the assessment and management of sites impacted by potential acid…
PFAS
Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals that were widely adopted in the manufacture…
NATA Accredited Laboratory
Our in-house NATA accredited laboratory for asbestos air monitoring cuts out the “middle-man” and…
James Young
Principal Geotechnical Scientist
Bachelor of Science (Geology)
James is a Principal Geotechnical Scientist with over 30 years of experience in geotechnical and environmental projects and has extensive experience in managing and coordinating investigation and testing required on major projects. He has experience in analysing site conditions from both a geotechnical and environmental perspective, advising clients on appropriate remediation strategies. James is the former owner of Geotech Solutions which he sold to Cardno in 2011 and continued as Business Unit Manager Newcastle until 2016. With a proven track record of successful team leadership and project delivery James has substantial experience in coordinating geotechnical and environmental investigations undertaken on projects. James has a good record of providing superior outcomes which meet or exceed client expectations.
James specialises in the following disciplines:
- Ground and Strata Risk Assessments;
- Principal Mine Hazard Management Plans
- Earthworks Management Advice;
- Pavement Design;
- Construction Material Evaluation;
- Quarry Development and Remediation;
- Urban Renewal and Site Remediation;
- Slope Stability