Ground Investigation Section Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Thurso; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Professional development

Job summary

BAM in Scotland is seeking a Ground Investigation Section Engineer to plan, supervise and deliver ground investigation projects across Scotland. You will work with drill crews, project teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure investigations are carried out safely, efficiently and to high technical standards.

Based in Scotland, you’ll join a close-knit team and benefit from development pathways, professional registration support and ongoing mentoring.

Qualifications

• Experience in ground investigation site supervision.
• Experience in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with soil and rock logging, sampling and in-situ testing.
• Ability to manage health, safety and environmental performance.
• Desire for professional registration with ICE, Geological Society or IOM3 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating ground investigation works.
• Supervising drill crews and subcontractors on site.
• Reviewing specifications, drawings and investigation requirements.
• Managing AGS and digital data deliverables.
• Mentoring graduate engineers and providing technical input into tenders.

Skills

Ground investigation supervision

Engineering geology

Geotechnical engineering

Soil and rock logging

In-situ testing

AGS and digital data management

Project coordination

Health and safety leadership

Mentoring graduates

Education

Degree in Geology or Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

Join BAM's Ground Engineering team and help deliver some of Scotland's most significant infrastructure, energy and development projects.

Our engineers lead the delivery of safe, profitable and technically excellent ground investigations across Scotland, providing the critical ground data that enables projects to be designed and constructed with confidence. From renewable energy developments and electricity transmission infrastructure to transportation, water and major civil engineering projects, no two projects are the same.

Based in Scotland, you'll be part of a close-knit and highly experienced team, combining local knowledge with the resources, technical expertise, and opportunities available across BAM.

Ground investigation is a hands‑on role, with projects across Scotland, including the Highlands, Islands, and other remote locations. The role offers excellent variety and requires flexibility, including a willingness to work away from home when needed. In return, we provide a competitive reward package that reflects the nature of the work and the contribution of our people.

Your team

Whether your ambition is technical excellence, project management or operational leadership, we'll support your development through structured career pathways, professional registration support, RoGEP development, mentoring and ongoing technical and leadership training.

If you are currently working as a Ground Investigation Engineer, Engineering Geologist, Geotechnical Engineer or Site Engineer and are looking for your next challenge within a supportive and growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Making Possible

As a Ground Investigation Section Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, supervision and delivery of ground investigation projects throughout Scotland.

Working alongside drill crews, project teams, clients and subcontractors, you will help ensure investigations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating ground investigation works.
• Supervising drill crews and specialist subcontractors on site.
• Reviewing specifications, drawings and investigation requirements.
• Ensuring investigation locations are correctly set out and all necessary permits, clearances and approvals are in place before works commence.
• Managing health, safety and environmental performance.
• Supervising logging, sampling and in-situ testing activities.
• Managing AGS and digital data deliverables.
• Monitoring programme performance and resource requirements.
• Supporting the commercial performance of projects through programme monitoring, cost awareness and identification of risks and opportunities.
• Building positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Mentoring graduate and junior engineers.
• Providing technical input into tenders and work-winning activities.

What do you bring to the role?

We would like to hear from candidates with experience in some of the following areas:

• Ground investigation site supervision.
• Engineering geology or geotechnical engineering.
• Soil and rock logging and sampling.
• In-situ testing and field data collection.
• Ground investigation reporting.
• AGS and digital data management.
• Managing site safety and safe systems of work.
• Coordinating site operations and project delivery.
• You will ideally hold a degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional registration, or a desire to work towards registration with ICE, the Geological Society or IOM3, would be advantageous.

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.