Geotechnical Engineer - GI Supervision

ERSG Careers; Spean Bridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Careers in Scotland is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to provide on-site supervision and technical oversight during a ground investigation programme. You will coordinate with GI contractors, drilling teams and the broader project team to ensure safe, efficient execution in line with project specifications.

Responsibilities include logging soil/rock conditions, monitoring drilling, reviewing GI records, and ensuring proper sampling and lab transport.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Geotechnical Engineer on GI projects.
• Experience with boreholes, trial pits, sampling and in-situ testing.
• Strong soil and rock logging and classification knowledge.
• Ability to review borehole logs and GI records.
• Knowledge of groundwater monitoring and sampling.
• Understanding of UK geotechnical practices and standards.
• Ability to identify and report unexpected ground conditions and risks.
• Excellent communication with contractors and site teams.
• Good awareness of UK HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision of GI works including boreholes, pits and sampling.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with GI scope and method statements.
• Log soil/rock conditions, groundwater observations and features.
• Review records and ensure accurate ground condition documentation.
• Coordinate in-situ testing, sampling and groundwater monitoring.
• Maintain samples and ensure proper lab transport and labeling.
• Record groundwater levels and observations.
• Identify abnormal conditions and report to senior engineers.
• Liaise with GI contractor, drilling supervisors and site management.
• Ensure works comply with BS, Eurocodes and project specs.

Skills

GI supervision

Borehole logging

Ground investigation

Health & Safety

Field supervision

Communication

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

CSCS / ECS

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Investigation Supervision

Location: Scotland

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to provide site-based supervision and technical oversight during a ground investigation programme in Scotland. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that ground investigation activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with the approved investigation scope, specifications and relevant industry standards. The role will involve close coordination with the ground investigation contractor, drilling teams, laboratory personnel and the wider project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site geotechnical supervision of ground investigation works, including boreholes, trial pits, window sampling, cable percussion and other investigation techniques as required.
• Monitor drilling and investigation activities to ensure they are undertaken in accordance with the approved GI scope, specifications and method statements.
• Log and record soil and rock conditions, including strata changes, groundwater observations, fractures, weathering and other relevant geological features.
• Review and verify borehole and trial pit records, ensuring accurate and consistent recording of ground conditions.
• Supervise and coordinate in-situ testing, sampling and groundwater monitoring activities.
• Ensure appropriate samples are recovered, labelled, stored and transported for laboratory testing.
• Monitor groundwater levels and conditions and ensure relevant observations are accurately recorded.
• Identify unexpected or abnormal ground conditions and elevate these to the Project / Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
• Liaise with the GI contractor, drilling supervisors and site management to resolve technical or operational issues.
• Ensure investigation works are undertaken in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily records, site diaries, photographs and investigation progress reports.
• Review GI contractor progress against the agreed programme and identify potential delays or issues.
• Attend site meetings and provide updates on progress, technical issues and ground conditions.
• Support the wider geotechnical team with interpretation and review of GI data where required.
• Ensure investigation activities comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and project specifications.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of the final ground investigation report and associated factual data where required.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist on ground investigation projects.
• Experience with a range of ground investigation techniques, including boreholes, trial pits, sampling and in-situ testing.
• Good understanding of soil and rock logging and classification.
• Experience reviewing borehole logs and GI records.
• Knowledge of groundwater monitoring and sampling.
• Strong understanding of UK geotechnical and ground investigation practices.
• Ability to identify and report unexpected ground conditions and potential geotechnical risks.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, site teams and engineering consultants.
• Good understanding of UK health, safety and environmental requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working on major infrastructure, energy, utilities, transport, rail or civil engineering projects.
• Experience supervising GI works for large-scale infrastructure developments.
• Experience with contaminated land investigations.
• Experience with geotechnical laboratory testing and interpretation of results.Knowledge of BS 5930 and relevant Eurocodes.
• CSCS / ECS or equivalent site certification.
• SMSTS / SSSTS or similar site management qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as ICE, Geological Society or

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.