Geotechnical Site Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for commuting to site

Fuel card for site travel

Phone and laptop provided

Pension 6% contribution afterProbation

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Glasgow seeks a Geotechnical Site Engineer to supervise and deliver ground investigation works on-site. You will manage investigations from start to finish, coordinating drilling crews and ensuring safe, on-time project delivery.

The role requires 2–3 years in GI, a driving licence, and willingness to travel for projects across the UK. Excellent benefits and long-term career progression are on offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience with a ground investigation contractor.
• Experience supervising or delivering site investigation works.
• Good understanding of site investigation techniques incl. boreholes, trial pits, in-situ testing.
• Full UK manual driving licence; willing to travel and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and deliver ground investigation projects across the UK.
• Organise and oversee site investigations to meet safety, time and spec targets.
• Liaise with drilling crews, subcontractors and project teams on site.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Manage site logistics, equipment and daily operations.
• Maintain effective communication between site teams and the office.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships on site.
• Support project delivery to achieve quality standards and programme requirements.

Skills

Site supervision

Ground investigation

Health & safety on site

Client liaison

Willingness to travel

Education

Geology / Geotechnical degree

Job description

Job Description

Position: Geotechnical Site Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established geotechnical and geoenvironmental contractor for an experienced Site Engineer to join their growing team based in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer with a ground investigation contracting background looking to join a respected business offering long-term career progression, excellent benefits and a strong pipeline of projects. This is a fully site-based role, focused on the delivery and supervision of ground investigation works. There are no office-based or report writing responsibilities, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy being out on site and managing investigations from start to finish.

Salary & Benefits

• £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience.
• 24 days annual leave, increasing by one day per completed year of service (up to 29 days).
• 8 Bank Holidays.
• 6% contributory pension following successful probation.
• Company van for commuting to and from site.
• Company fuel card.
• Mobile phone and laptop.
• £15 per night disruption allowance when working away.
• £20 per day subsistence allowance when working away.
• Holiday Buy-Back Scheme.
• Long-term career progression within an established ground investigation contractor.

Job Overview

Supervise and deliver a variety of ground investigation projects across the UK. Organise and oversee site investigation works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and to specification. Liaise with drilling crews, subcontractors and project teams on site. Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures. Manage site logistics, equipment and daily operations. Maintain effective communication between site teams and the office. Build and maintain positive client relationships on site. Support project delivery to ensure quality standards and programme requirements are achieved.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a ground investigation contractor.
• Previous experience supervising or delivering site investigation works.
• Good understanding of site investigation techniques including boreholes, trial pits and in-situ testing.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures on site.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Earth Science, Geology, Engineering Geology or Geotechnical-related qualification desirable.