Geotechnical Engineer

VGC Group; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly mobilisation allowance

Site work on Sizewell C

Job summary

VGC Group is recruiting for Geotechnical Engineers to support a Sizewell C ground investigation contract in Suffolk. The role involves coordinating drilling operations, sampling, and testing on site, with routine GPS setting-out and surveying duties.

We expect experienced candidates with 3+ years in geotechnical work, CSCS, and SSSTS/SMSTS for rig supervision. Weekend/out-of-hours work may be required and a driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Typically three or more years of geotechnical or ground investigation experience.
• Experience working alongside rotary and cable percussion drilling rigs.
• Experience in GPS setting-out, surveying and borehole testing.
• Relevant safety training, including CSCS.
• SSSTS or SMSTS for rig supervision duties.
• Ability to drive, essential for rig-based engineers.
• Flexibility to undertake weekend and out-of-hours work when required.
• First Aid training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day ground investigation activities alongside rotary and cable percussion rigs.
• Coordinate drilling operations, borehole testing and ground sample collection.
• Undertake GPS setting-out and surveying.
• Carry out or oversee borehole testing.
• Liaise with drilling crews and the wider site team to support the delivery of the works.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with site procedures.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

GPS surveying

Borehole testing

Rig supervision

CSCS

SSSTS/SMSTS

Driving

First Aid

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Investigation

Location: Sizewell C, Suffolk

Contract: Approximately 16 weeks, with potential for further phases

Start date: Early October

Pay: Day rate, with a weekly mobilisation allowance. LTD OR Umbrella PAYE

Working hours: Generally 8:00am-5:00pm/6:00pm, Monday to Friday

We are recruiting approximately four Geotechnical Engineers to support a ground investigation contractor delivering works on the Sizewell C new build project.

Working alongside rotary and cable percussion drilling rigs, you will manage site operations associated with borehole drilling, ground sampling and testing, helping ensure works are completed safely and in line with project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day ground investigation activities alongside rotary and cable percussion rigs.
• Coordinate drilling operations, borehole testing and ground sample collection.
• Undertake GPS setting-out and surveying.
• Carry out or oversee borehole testing.
• Liaise with drilling crews and the wider site team to support the delivery of the works.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with site procedures.

Experience and requirements

• Typically three or more years of relevant geotechnical or ground investigation experience.
• Experience working alongside rotary and cable percussion drilling rigs.
• Experience in GPS setting-out, surveying and borehole testing.
• Relevant safety training, including CSCS.
• SSSTS or SMSTS for personnel undertaking rig supervision duties.
• Ability to drive, which is essential for rig-based engineers.
• Flexibility to undertake weekend and out-of-hours work when required.
• First Aid.

Security clearance

All personnel must successfully complete BPSS security checks before commencing work. The client requires evidence of employment history covering the previous three years

Contract outlook

The initial phase is expected to run for approximately 16 weeks. Further phases are anticipated over the coming year, although extensions and continuity between phases cannot currently be guaranteed.