Geotechnical Section Lead Field Engineer (Scotland)

BAM UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Travel allowance

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Pension contributions (8% matched)

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, this predominantly site-based role involves managing technical and operational aspects of ground engineering activities across Scotland, with flexibility to work in the North of England and Midlands as required.

The candidate will provide geotechnical expertise, ensure safety and engineering standards, and support project teams to

Qualifications

• 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

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 supervision

Written and verbal communication

HSQE documentation

Education

RoGEP certification

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

PTS certification

Job description

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, this predominantly site-based role involves managing technical and operational aspects of ground engineering activities across Scotland, with flexibility to work in the North of England and Midlands as required.

The candidate will provide geotechnical expertise, ensure safety and engineering standards, and support project teams to