Engineering Geologist

Soil Engineering; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Soil Engineering is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee operational controls within the geotechnical sector. The role involves managing contracts, ensuring safety and productivity while maintaining client relations. Candidates should have relevant experience in geotechnical processes and contract management, with a strong focus on customer service and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in the geotechnical industry.
• Solid understanding of ground conditions and drilling.
• A full UK Driving License is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational control of contracts.
• Ensure quality, productivity, and safety in contract execution.
• Maintain client relations and maximize opportunities for repeat business.

Skills

Customer service focus

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are looking for candidates who can manage the 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 to ensure the company is not exposed financially and to achieve full margins from operational activities. They will manage contracts to perform in line with budget, maintain a motivated, effective, and safety-conscious workforce, and ensure good client relations to meet client requirements and maximize opportunities for repeat business.

We seek qualified candidates with experience in 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 excellent written English skills and proficiency in letter writing. A strong customer-service focus, professional approach, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for liaising with clients and regional teams.

A full UK Driving License is required.

Soil Engineering is committed to equal employment opportunities, ensuring fair treatment for all applicants regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or pregnancy/maternity.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Joining the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor means becoming part of an international community of over 10,000 experts across 31 countries. You’ll contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the latest tools and technology, continuously learning new skills, and advancing your career in any direction.

At Soil Engineering Geoservices, our skilled team provides leading geotechnical expertise through ground investigation, drilling, grouting, and geotechnical testing from three bases across the country. We undertake land and nearshore marine investigations, work in secure or high-risk environments, and handle challenging and restricted access projects.

We operate one of the country’s largest UKAS-accredited geotechnical laboratories, offering over 40 test disciplines for internal and external projects, including in-situ testing capabilities like CBR and Plate Bearing tests.

A career at Soil Engineering means working with leading experts and continuously expanding your knowledge within a supportive community that cares for one another.

Entité

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited was founded in 1963 as the ground investigation arm of Holst Construction, aiming to give Holst a technical advantage in design through detailed ground investigation. Today, we provide geotechnical services across the UK through our three core streams:

• Ground Investigation
• Drilling and Grouting
• Geotechnical Testing

Our capabilities are delivered by a highly skilled team of operatives and engineers, supported by an in-house team for plant maintenance, procurement, and commercial services. Based in Leeds, Coatbridge, and Camberley, we offer comprehensive services from desk studies to completed designs and remediation, certified for safety, environmental management, and quality.