Geotechnical Engineer (Ground Investigation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer (Ground Investigation) to join a UK-wide ground investigation team. You will carry out fieldwork, supervise drilling operations, log soils and rocks, and prepare technical reports for clients across multiple sites.

The role requires UK site experience, a degree in Geology or Civil/Earth sciences, and willingness to travel with overnight stays. A pathway to supervision and chartership is offered within a supportive engineering group.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK ground investigations and site supervision.
• BS 5930 soil/rock logging knowledge.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and supervise ground investigations across UK sites
• Oversee boreholes, drilling operations and trial pits
• Complete soil and rock logging, sampling and laboratory scheduling
• Prepare technical reports and liaise with clients and contractors

Skills

Ground investigation site experience

Soil/rock logging

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer (Ground Investigation)
£45,000 – £55,000 + Progression to Supervisor + Overtime + Company Benefits
Bristol / Hemel Hempstead / Castleford / Wigan / Glasgow

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer with experience in ground investigations, looking to take the next step in your career and progress into a supervisory position?

Do you want to join an established company offering long-term stability, varied projects across the UK and the opportunity to take on more responsibility?

On offer is the opportunity to join an established ground investigation company, part of a leading UK engineering and environmental group. The business works on a wide range of ground investigation projects across the UK and offers long-term career opportunities, including progression into supervisory positions and support towards professional chartership.

In this role, you will carry out ground investigations across various UK sites, overseeing drilling works, logging soil and rock samples, coordinating site activities and preparing technical reports. This is a site-based role involving regular UK travel and multiple nights staying away from home.

This role would suit a Geotechnical Engineer, Engineering Geologist or Ground Investigation Engineer with UK site experience, looking to develop their technical skills, take on more responsibility and progress towards a supervisory role within an established company.

The Role:

• Carry out and supervise ground investigations across UK sites
• Oversee boreholes, drilling operations and trial pits
• Complete soil and rock logging, sampling and laboratory scheduling
• Prepare technical reports and liaise with clients and contractors

The Person:

• Previous UK ground investigation site experience
• Degree in Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering or similar
• Experience logging soil and rock to BS 5930 standards
• Full UK driving licence and happy with regular travel

Reference: BBBH BBBH28116A
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