GI Project Manager

SOCOTEC UK Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (with option to buy)

Electric car scheme (where applicable)

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK Ltd is seeking an experienced geotechnical project professional to lead infrastructure investigations and manage ground-related projects across the UK. You will coordinate fieldwork, ensure safety standards, liaise with clients, and deliver data-rich reports.

Applicants should hold a geotechnical degree, possess strong knowledge of British Standards, and have a valid UK driving licence. A proactive, flexible approach and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in geotechnical discipline.
• Completion of health and safety training schemes such as CSCS (Manager level), SMSTS, CDM 2015.
• Full UK Driving Licence and 5–8 years industry experience.
• Experience with ground investigation specs and British Standards.
• Comfort with data management and large data sets.
• Proficient in report compilation and MS Office.

Skills

Project management

Health & safety

Communication at all levels

Mobility & flexibility

MS Office

Data management

Safety training (CSCS Manager)

SMSTS

CDM 2015 compliance

Ground investigation specs

ICE/NCE contract awareness

Education

Geotechnical degree

Tools

MS Office

Borehole log software

Job description

Job DescriptionAbout InfrastructureSOCOTEC's Infrastructure team delivers essential technical services that ensure the safety, quality and compliance of major construction and civil engineering projects across the UK. We provide independent construction materials testing to verify strength, durability and performance of key materials; foundations and pile testing to confirm ground stability; specialist structures and pavements assessment and analysis; and integrated geotechnical and structural monitoring that delivers real time data throughout project lifecycles. Our experts use industry leading methods and advanced technology to support infrastructure projects from initial site investigation through construction and long term performance, helping clients manage risk, meet regulatory standards and build safer, more resilient assets.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday
(with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

• 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
• an electric car scheme (where applicable)
• employee recognition programmes
• family-friendly support
• exclusive retail discounts
• employee assistance programmes
• an enhanced company pension

Job requirements

• Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline
• Completion of health and safety training schemes such as CSCS (Manager level), SMSTS, CDM 2015 Regulations etc.
• Full UK Driving License 5 to 8 years plus of industry experience
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in project management.
• Excellent awareness of ground investigation specifications, procedures, techniques, British Standards and codes of practice.
• Awareness and ability to implement Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Awareness of ICE, NCE contracts and the effective administration of them.
• Awareness of geotechnical and Geo Environmental laboratory testing
• Awareness/experience in data management and collating large volumes of data.
• Awareness of data presentation using borehole log software packages and report compilation.
• Computer literate and competent in use of MS Office
• Ability to communicate effective at all levels
• Mobility, flexibility and commitmentJBRP1_UKTJ