Ground Investigation Project Manager [Durham]

First Military Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency partnering with industry leaders is seeking a Ground Investigation Project Manager in Durham. The successful candidate will oversee project execution, ensure contract fulfillment, and contribute to planning and reporting. Ideal applicants have a background in ground/site investigations and are educated in scientific disciplines. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in ground/site investigations and drilling services.
• Education in relevant scientific disciplines.
• Project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute ground investigations.
• Manage contracts to ensure project success.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Ground/site investigation experience

Site Management

Project Management

Communication skills

Commercial thinking

Education

BSc degree in Geo-Environmental, Geo-Technical, or Earth Science

MSc preferred

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12.08.2025

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Overview

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First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our client – leaders in the field of ground/site investigations and drilling services – to recruit a Ground Investigation Project Manager to join their team based in Durham.

The Ground Investigation Project Manager will be accountable for the delivery of ground investigation services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordination and execution of ground investigations.

Contract management including delivery of projects on time and to maximize profits from each contract.

Contribute expertise and provide input into the planning stage of new projects.

Ensure follow up on payments for works completed.

Monitoring of costs in relation to individual contract works.

Prepare and deliver technical reports.

Assist the HSEQ Advisor in investigations into accidents and incidents.

Co-ordinate the allocation of staff to projects ensuring that all personnel are competent, medically fit (as far as reasonably practicable) and have correct certification.

Maintain an effective line of communication with clients.

Keep an open line of communication with the Directors, Principal Engineers, and other staff members.

Build effective working relationships with other technical specialists within the company.

Manage own time to ensure effective use of both billable and non-billable hours.

Work with Directors to develop personal objectives.

Participate in professional growth opportunities, training, and advancement of team members.

Work to bring clarity and purpose to all staff positively influencing performance at the company.

Execution of geo-environmental business development, including on-going input into recommendations for growing the contract business within the company

Leverage personal and professional networks to grow business opportunities.

Responsible for assisting in the maintenance and improvement of Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental accreditations.

Assist the Directors and HSEQ Advisor in monitoring contractual and assurance performance.

Ensure Electronic Access to all relevant projects is kept up to date.

Ensure update of contract delivery key performance indicators.

Keep abreast of key economic factors, technological advances and political change that may affect the geo-environmental industry.

Apply rigorous commercial and business thinking to decision making to generate value.

Skills and Experience:

Previous experience in a similar ground/site investigation and drilling services environment.

Site Management/Project Management experience

Educated to BSc degree level [MSc preferred], or equivalent, ideally in Geo-Environmental, Geo-Technical, or Earth Science disciplines.

Location – Durham

Salary – £35,000 – £50,000 Per Annum DOE