Geologist

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical firm in England seeks a dedicated Geologist to oversee ground investigations. This role involves planning, supervising projects, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a geotechnical discipline and has strong communication skills. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, an electric car scheme, and opportunities for professional development. Join our team to help build a safer and more sustainable world.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Computer literate and competent in MS Office for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise Ground Investigation projects.
• Prepare Health & Safety documentation for site works.
• Log Soil and Rock according to specification.

Skills

Knowledge of ground investigation techniques

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility and commitment

Education

Degree in a geotechnical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Geologist

Are you interested in Geotechnical ground investigation for construction? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Geologist, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Geologist to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a reliable, flexible and driven Geologist to join our Geotechnical team. As a member of Geotechnical, you will be exposed to a variety of unique projects throughout the country. It is key that you have the balance to be proactive and independent, while simultaneously being a strong team player. Good management skills, and a strong understanding with experience in the industry are vital in order to succeed in this role.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Confident and knowledgeable of ground investigation techniques
• Prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment
• Responsible for the planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations throughout the United Kingdom
• Logging of Soil and Rock in accordance with the specification and BS5930:2015+A1:2020
• Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Computer literate and competent in use of MS Office to create spreadsheets and documents for effective reporting, communication and record keeping
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good attention to detail
• Mobility, flexibility and commitment

About Geotechnical –

Listed in the top 10 of the GETop 100 Geotechnical companies, our highly trained skilled Geotechnical team focus on understanding the site conditions for all UK construction projects. By conducting rigorous testing and sampling in the field, both above and below ground, our team identify and interpret conditions that will impact the subsequent stages of construction. Our services are vital in order to kick start any project, whether it be tower blocks in a major city, new bridges, major roads and rail tunnels or even home extensions. A career with the experienced Geotechnical team means rarely working on the same project twice and having the satisfaction of ensuring the built world around us is safe and stable.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Geologist, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.

We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.