Drilling Assistant - Geology
Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd
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Job summary
Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd is seeking a Drilling Assistant with geotechnical expertise to join their operations team on UK-wide site investigations and ground investigations. The role focuses on supporting drilling operations, sample collection, logging and site characterisation.
You will work as part of a professional team delivering accurate subsurface data for engineering and construction projects, following health and safety protocols and maintaining precise records.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in drilling or drilling-related roles.
- Solid understanding of geotechnical principles and drilling methodologies.
- Competence in health and safety protocols for drilling operations and site work.
Responsibilities
- Support drilling operations and site investigations with hands-on technical expertise.
- Apply geotechnical knowledge to assist in sample collection, logging and site characterisation.
- Deliver accurate subsurface data for engineering and construction projects as part of a professional team.
Skills
Education
Job description
Drilling Assistant | Join a Leading Ground Investigation Team with UK-Wide Projects
Our client is seeking a Drilling Assistant with geotechnical expertise to join their operations team in the construction and real estate sector. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced drilling professionals, contributing to site investigations and geotechnical assessments that inform critical infrastructure and development projects. The role demands a methodical approach to drilling operations, combined with a solid understanding of geological principles and subsurface conditions.
- Support drilling operations and site investigations with hands-on technical expertise
- Apply geotechnical knowledge to assist in sample collection, logging, and site characterisation
- Work as part of a professional team delivering accurate subsurface data for engineering and construction projects
- Proven experience as a driller or in a drilling-related role
- Working knowledge of geotechnical principles and drilling methodologies
- Competence in health and safety protocols specific to drilling operations and site work
- Ability to maintain accurate records and assist with sample documentation and logging
- Physical fitness and willingness to work in varied outdoor conditions
- Relevant drilling or geotechnical qualifications, or equivalent practical experience
- Current health and safety certifications appropriate to drilling and construction work
- Formal training in geotechnical site investigation or drilling techniques
- Competitive salary
- Expenses
- Overtime available above 40 hours
- Company van / fuel card
- 25 days' annual leave
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Company pension
- Medical/Health
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee recognition schemes
- Family-friendly support
- Exclusive retail discounts
- Training, mentoring and professional development support
- Opportunity to work on varied infrastructure and ground investigation projects
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