Engineering Geologist

Vinci; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international geotechnical contractor and play a pivotal role in managing contracts and ensuring operational excellence. This dynamic position focuses on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, allowing you to leverage your expertise in the geotechnical field. As part of a large community of professionals, you'll have the chance to work on groundbreaking projects and continuously develop your skills. With a commitment to equal opportunities, this role not only offers a chance to excel but also to contribute to a supportive environment that values diversity and teamwork. If you're passionate about geotechnics and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical industry with understanding of ground conditions.
• Strong skills in contract management and customer service are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of contracts ensuring safety and quality.
• Maintain client relations and ensure requirements are met for repeat business.

Skills

Geotechnical Industry Experience

Contract Management

Customer Service Focus

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Understanding of Ground Conditions

Driving License

Education

Relevant Geotechnical Qualifications

Job description

We are looking for candidates that can manage day-to-day operational control of contracts within the UK, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, cost control, performance to programme, and customer service.

Candidates will maintain commercial awareness ensuring the Company is not exposed financially and to achievement of full margins from operational activities. Candidates will be able to manage contracts such that they perform in line with budget and to maintain a motivated, effective, and safety-conscious workforce. Candidates will ensure good client relations and that the clients' requirements are met, to maximize the opportunity for repeat business.

We are looking for qualified candidates with experience within the geotechnical industry, with a solid understanding of ground conditions, drilling, and site investigation works.

Candidates should have a good understanding of geotechnical processes and contract management with an excellent understanding of written English and a good understanding of letter writing. Candidates must have a good customer-service focus and a professional approach, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to liaise with clients and members of the regional team.

Full UK Driving License Required.

Soil Engineering is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and pregnancy/maternity.

Why us?

When you join the world's largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you're part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills, and take your career in any direction.

At Soil Engineering Geoservices, our highly skilled team provides leading geotechnical expertise through ground investigation, drilling and grouting, and geotechnical testing from three bases across the country, capable of undertaking a wide range of investigative and remediation techniques. Our experience over 60 years of business allows us to undertake both land and nearshore marine investigations, works in secure or high-risk environments, and a wide range of difficult and restricted access projects.

Supporting our Ground Investigation business, we maintain one of the country's largest single site Geotechnical Laboratories, UKAS accredited for over 40 test disciplines, which undertakes testing for internal and external projects. The laboratory also maintains our In-Situ testing capability, including CBR and Plate Bearing tests.

A career at Soil Engineering means working with leading experts and continuously building your knowledge as part of a supportive community that takes care of one another.