Geotechnical Site Engineer – UK Ground Investigations

Society of Economic Geologists, Inc.; Malton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Society of Economic Geologists, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Site Engineer to join our expanding engineering team. The role involves nationwide site investigations, supervising subcontractors, and delivering geotechnical reports from desk studies to ground model development.

You will work across the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while meeting industry standards. Regular site work and collaboration with the Ground Investigations Manager are key aspects of

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of two years' experience in ground investigation or geotechnical engineering.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Understanding of relevant industry legislation, standards and best practice.
• Ability to plan and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Experience producing high-quality technical reports and engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Review project briefs and agree deliverables with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide geotechnical engineering support across a portfolio of projects, ensuring quality, programme and budget adherence.
• Prepare project specifications, schedules, budgets and programmes.
• Support commercial processes, including progress reporting and project financial management.
• Undertake feasibility studies, desk studies and site reconnaissance visits.
• Arrange, supervise and manage subcontractors, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Supervise site investigations across the UK, including occasional out-of-hours work.
• Log and sample soils per British Standards.
• Produce and review ground investigation reports.
• Assist with foundation and geotechnical design per UK standards.
• Travel to and work from other regional offices as needed.
• Mentor junior team members when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular progress updates.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Site supervision

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or related

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

CAD software

Geotechnical analysis software

Job description

Society of Economic Geologists, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Site Engineer to join our expanding engineering team. The role involves nationwide site investigations, supervising subcontractors, and delivering geotechnical reports from desk studies to ground model development.

You will work across the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while meeting industry standards. Regular site work and collaboration with the Ground Investigations Manager are key aspects of