Engineering Geologist

Vinci; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical contractor in the UK is looking for individuals who can manage day-to-day operational control of contracts, focusing on safety and quality. Candidates must have experience in the geotechnical industry and strong communication skills. A valid UK Driving License is essential. This role offers the opportunity to work on prestigious projects with advanced tools and local expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience within the geotechnical industry.
• Solid understanding of ground conditions and drilling works.
• Excellent understanding of written English and letter writing.
• Professional approach and capability to liaise with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operational control of contracts.
• Focus on safety, quality, and performance.
• Maintain commercial awareness and client relations.
• Ensure contracts perform within budget.

Skills

Geotechnical processes

Contract management

Customer-service focus

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Responsibilities

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 maximise opportunity for repeat business.

Qualifications

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 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.

About the Company

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 provide 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. Entity Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited was founded in 1963 as the Ground Investigation arm of Holst Construction. Created with the intention of giving Holst a technical advantage in their design process through detailed ground investigation, we now provide that same geotechnical specialist advantage to clients across the UK, through our three core business streams:

• Ground Investigation Drilling and Grouting Geotechnical Testing Our capabilities are delivered by a highly skilled team of Operatives and Engineers, with a comprehensive in-house support team providing Plant Maintenance, Procurement and Commercial Services. Based across the UK at Leeds, Coatbridge and Camberley we offer a complete service from desk study to completed design and remediation across a broad scope of geotechnical specialist disciplines. Our systems are certified for Safety, Environmental Management and Quality.