Geotechnical Site Engineer – Live MOD Redevelopment

Kier Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Site Engineer (Geotechnical) for the KierBAM team in Plymouth, Devonport Royal Dockyard. You will help manage technical compliance, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to high quality standards within a live MOD facility.

Responsibilities include setting out, quality checks, recording workmanship, and providing technical support to resolve challenges on site. A strong background in geotechnical applications and survey tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification at Level 3 or above (HNC, HND, or Degree)
• Experience with survey equipment (GPS, Total Station) for setting out and survey work
• Geotechnical applications such as drilling, grouting, anchor installation, inspection, and testing
• Familiar with Quality Management Systems and confident writing RAMS
• Holder of CSCS White AQP Card and Supervisory HSE test qualification

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing as-built drawings and maintain systems to record completed work
• Participate in quality checks, surveys, and site safety, environmental, and quality inspections
• Record and test workmanship and materials including drilling, grouting, and anchoring operations
• Set out works to be constructed within tolerances from provided site control
• Provide engineering support to overcome technical challenges and ensure workforce understands setting out information

Skills

Setting out works

RAMS writing

Quality management systems

Site safety awareness

Survey equipment handling

Education

Level 3 or above (HNC, HND, or Degree)

Tools

GPS

Total Station

CSCS White AQP Card

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Site Engineer (Geotechnical) for the KierBAM team in Plymouth, Devonport Royal Dockyard. You will help manage technical compliance, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to high quality standards within a live MOD facility.

Responsibilities include setting out, quality checks, recording workmanship, and providing technical support to resolve challenges on site. A strong background in geotechnical applications and survey tools is essential.