Engineering Geologist
Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd
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Job summary
Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd. invites an Engineering Geologist to join a nationwide, site-based role supervising and delivering ground investigations across the UK. You will work alongside geologists, engineers, drilling teams and project managers to ensure fieldwork is carried out safely, accurately and to technical standards.
Travel and overnight stays may be necessary depending on project locations. The role offers exposure to a range of investigation techniques within a national and
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years’ UK ground investigation site experience.
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Geoscience or Civil Engineering.
- Proven UK project experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise ground investigation works on sites across the UK.
- Assist mobilisation and set-up of investigation sites.
- Liaise with drilling crews, project managers, clients and subcontractors.
- Monitor site activities to ensure safety and alignment with specifications.
- Maintain accurate site records, daily logs and project documentation.
- Monitor progress and report delays or issues.
- Support safe and efficient delivery of investigations.
- Ensure samples and field data are properly labelled and stored.
Skills
Education
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Geologist to join one of the UK’s leading ground investigation and ground engineering businesses.
This is a nationwide, site-based position involving the supervision and delivery of ground investigation projects across the UK. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced geologists, engineers, drilling teams and project managers to ensure site investigations are completed safely, accurately and in accordance with project requirements.
The role is well suited to a geologist with previous UK ground investigation experience who is looking to develop their technical knowledge, gain exposure to a wide range of investigation techniques and progress within an established national business.
The company is an award-winning, multidisciplinary geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation specialist with more than 60 years’ industry experience.
With a network of regional offices and an extensive range of specialist equipment, the business has the capability to deliver ground investigation contracts of varying size, complexity and technical scope throughout the UK and internationally.
Its multidisciplinary teams include geologists, engineering geologists, civil engineers, environmental scientists and ground investigation specialists. Together, they support projects across infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial and public-sector developments.
The business forms part of a leading international environmental, engineering and technical services group, offering employees access to professional development and a supportive, people-focused working culture.
As an Engineering Geologist, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and supervising ground investigation activities on sites across the UK.
The role will involve working closely with drilling teams, site supervisors, project managers, subcontractors and laboratory providers to ensure fieldwork is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards.
Frequent travel will be required, and overnight stays may be necessary depending on project location and duration.
- Supervise ground investigation works on sites across the UK
- Assist with the mobilisation and set-up of investigation sites
- Liaise with drilling crews, project managers, clients and subcontractors
- Monitor site activities to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with the investigation specification
- Maintain accurate site records, daily logs and project documentation
- Monitor progress against the agreed programme and report any delays or issues
- Support the safe and efficient delivery of site investigation works
- Ensure samples and field data are correctly labelled, recorded and stored
- Rotary drilling
- Sonic drilling
- Window sampling
- Dynamic probing
- Trial pits
- In-situ testing
- Geophysical surveys
- Assist with groundwater and ground-gas monitoring
- Support the installation of monitoring wells and standpipes
- Monitor drilling progress and sample recovery
- Record groundwater strikes and other relevant site observations
- Ensure investigation techniques are completed in line with project requirements
- Undertake soil and rock logging in accordance with current geotechnical standards
- Describe and classify soil and rock samples accurately
- Identify the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK
- Prepare borehole, trial pit and window sample logs
- Select samples for geotechnical and environmental laboratory testing
- Prepare and manage laboratory testing schedules
- Ensure samples are packaged, labelled and transported correctly
- Review field records for accuracy and completeness
- Process field data and laboratory results
- Assist with the preparation of factual ground investigation reports
- Contribute to site plans, schedules, photographs and technical appendices
- Provide clear and accurate site information to project managers and reporting teams
- Assist with Phase 1 desk studies where required
- Interpret geological maps and published geological information
- Highlight unexpected ground conditions or technical concerns
- Support office-based project work between site assignments
- Minimum 2 years’ previous UK ground investigation site experience
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Geoscience, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Proven UK project experience is required
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
- Experience supervising intrusive ground investigation works
- Ability to log soil and rock samples to current geotechnical standards
- Good understanding of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK
- Familiarity with geological maps and published geological information
- Basic understanding of groundwater and ground-gas monitoring
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Accurate record-keeping and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team
- Strong awareness of site health and safety requirements
- Full UK driving license
- Pool Vehicle
- Expenses
- Paid overtime
- 31 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 36 days with extended service
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Free private GP service
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Health cash plan
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Payment of relevant professional membership fees
- Mentoring and support towards Chartership
- Training and development across a range of investigation techniques
- Long-term career opportunities within a national and international group
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