Geotechnical Section Engineer

BAM UK & Ireland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / travel allowance

Private healthcare

8% matched pension contributions

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Geotechnical or Section Geotechnical Engineer to join its Ground Engineering team, based from the Kilsyth office in Glasgow. The role is predominantly site-based, with travel to the North of England and Midlands as needed and occasional away stays.

You will lead geotechnical works, manage project teams, and ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards while supporting project objectives in quality, programme and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering geotechnical works and supervising project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to write HSQE documentation.
• CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, PTS or equivalent credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open lines of communication with the Geotechnical team regarding the progress of the project and relevant developments.
• Writing and maintaining of HSQE documentation.
• Supervision & management of the safe, efficient delivery of geotechnical works to an excellent technical standard.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Client, the supply chain and third parties.
• Maintain high levels of personal safety and environmental standards, implementing safe systems of work on site.
• Accurate record keeping for site activities, and short term forecasting of resources on a project basis.
• Awareness of project and business goals and able to relay these to the project team to increase workforce engagement with business.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Team management

Documentation writing

Communication skills

Education

RoGEP

Professional Membership

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

PTS

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Geotechnical or Section Geotechnical Engineer to join its Ground Engineering team, responsible for planning and leading the safe, high-quality delivery of geotechnical works across a range of infrastructure and construction projects. Based from the Kilsyth office in Glasgow, this predominantly site-based role involves managing technical and operational aspects of ground engineering activities throughout Scotland, with flexibility to work in the North of England and Midlands as required. The successful candidate will provide geotechnical expertise, ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards, and support project teams in achieving quality, programme and performance objectives while being willing to travel and stay away from home when necessary.

Making Possible

As Geotechnical /Section Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain open lines of communication with the Geotechnical team regarding the progress of the project and relevant developments
• Writing and maintaining of HSQE documentation
• Supervision & management of the safe, efficient delivery of geotechnical works to an excellent technical standard
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Client, the supply chain and third parties
• Maintain high levels of personal safety and environmental standards, implementing safe systems of work on site
• Accurate record keeping for site activities, and short term forecasting of resources on a project basis
• Awareness of project and business goals and able to relay these to the project team to increase workforce engagement with business

What do you bring to the role?

• Required Experience in delivering geotechnical works, competence at management and supervision of project teams, documentation writing, communication skills both written and verbal at all levels
• Preferred RoGEP, Professional Membership, CSCS card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, PTS

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.