Ground Investigation Project Manager

-; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground engineering firm based in Wakefield is looking for an experienced Ground Investigation Project Manager. The role involves site supervision, management of ground investigation contracts, compliance with safety regulations, and training junior engineers. The position offers a salary up to £45,000, a contributory pension scheme, and various additional benefits including a company vehicle and flexible working options. This opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about ground engineering and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000 per annum

Contributory Pension Scheme

Use of a company-provided vehicle

Digital GP Service

Gym and lifestyle discounts

Optional private healthcare

Volunteering days

Regular training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in the supervision and management of ground investigation contracts.
• Experience in compliance with CDM regulations and production of H&S documentation.
• Maintenance of ground investigation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake role of site agent Project Manager for Central Alliance.
• Supervision and training of graduate and junior engineers.
• Ensure project compliance with specification, scope and price of works.
• Attend client meetings and ascertain and programme work bank.

Skills

Supervision and management of ground investigation contracts

Compliance with CDM regulations

Training of graduate and junior engineers

Project management

Job description

The Vacancy

Central Alliance part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Ground Investigation Project Manager to join their team in Wakefield, UK. This role will be a mixture of site and office based.

Responsibilities

• Undertake role of site agent Project Manager or Site Agent for Central Alliance.
• Supervision and training of graduate and junior engineers.
• Meeting with the operational teams on a regular basis to review the Company's operational performance, management and compliance;
• Ensure project compliance with specification, scope and price of works.
• Delivering company sales and undertaking business development, with focus on the Wales and Western Region.
• Attend client meetings and ascertain and programme work bank.

About You

People are at the heart of our business. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Experience in the supervision and management of ground investigation contracts.
• Experience in compliance with CDM regulations and production of H&S documentation.
• The post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses. These may include, PTS, NRASWA, CCNSG, towing licence, CAT, First Aid and manual handling training.
• Maintenance of ground investigation equipment.

Culture and Benefits

At Central Alliance, we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Use of a company-provided pool vehicle with fuel card
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
• Digital GP Service
• Gym and lifestyle discounts
• Life cover protection
• Optional private healthcare
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services
• Regular training and career development

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

About Us

We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our innovative support and solutions are provided to infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects both in the UK and worldwide.

The company’s ground investigation services include all aspects of drilling, in situ testing, monitoring, reporting and laboratory testing. We own and operate a full range of drilling rigs, encompassing multipurpose rotary, cable percussion, dynamic sampling and cone penetration testing rigs.

Some of Central Alliance’s clients include Network Rail, Aarsleff, National Highways, Rio Tinto, Associated British Ports, the Welsh Government, J. Murphy & Sons, AmcoGiffen, BAM and Morgan Sindall.

Central Alliance is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme