Geotechnical Engineer

Igne; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl. bank holida

Pension scheme

Death in service scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Holiday purchase/buy-back

Medical Cashback scheme

Job summary

Igne, a Ground Investigation specialist, seeks a Project Engineering Geologist to join the GI Division in Hamilton. The role is full-time and permanent with travel, combining site and office work across Scotland to deliver a diverse GI and geotechnical project portfolio.

You will manage large projects, produce factual reports, and contribute to interpretive reporting, with emphasis on timely client communication and adherence to specifications.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline is essential.
• Experience running small to medium GI projects from Contract Award to completion.
• Ability to produce factual reports to a high standard within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and preparation of GI’s
• Manage GI projects and ensure compliance with specifications and contracts
• Soil and rock core logging in compliance with BS5930 / Eurocode 7
• Manage project data including AGS, laboratory schedules, logs etc. to client requirements
• Writing factual reports and assistance in interpretive report writing
• Preparation of risk assessments and method statements

Skills

Geotechnical techniques

Soil mechanics

Report writing

Time management

Education

Engineering or Geology degree

Job description

Igne is seeking a Project Engineering Geologist to join the Ground Investigation (GI) Division in Hamilton. This is a full-time, permanent position that will require travel. This role offers a mix of site and office based work and provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a diverse portfolio of ground investigation and geotechnical projects across Scotland. You will be responsible for managing large, complex ground investigation projects and writing first class interpretative reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and preparation of GI’s
• Manage and act as part of a team on small to large scale GI’s ensuring compliance with specification and contractual documents
• Soil and rock core logging in compliance with BS5930 / Eurocode 7
• Manage project data including AGS, laboratory schedules, logs etc. to client requirements
• Writing factual reports and assistance in interpretive report writing
• Preparation of risk assessments and method statements

Person Specification

• A degree in Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline is essential.
• Knowledge of geotechnical investigation techniques, soil mechanics and geology
• Experience running small and medium ground investigation projects from Contract Award to completion
• Extensive experience producing factual reports to a high standard within timescales allowed
• Ability to manage time effectively to ensure timeous client communication and deadlines are met
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites

Salary & Benefits

• Salary competitive depending on experience
• 33 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Holiday purchase/buy-back scheme
• Medical Cashback scheme

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne’s six service categories are: ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental. We are a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available for all employees to speak to for any support they need. We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.

Igne is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. As part of our commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, all successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening process before employment commences. Employees are also subject to random and for-cause drug and alcohol testing during employment in accordance with our Drug and Alcohol Policy.