Lead Geotechnical Engineer – Ground Investigation Projects

Igne; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Company pension

Life insurance (3x salary)

Health cash plan & medical cashback

Annual leave buy & sell

Ongoing training & development

Cycle to Work & Green Vehicle schemes

High street discounts

Job summary

Igne is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the GI Scotland division in Hamilton, Glasgow. You will manage large ground investigation projects and produce interpretative reports, with expected chartership or progress towards it.

Role requires strong communication, team work, and travel with a full UK driving licence. Salary circa £45,000 plus generous benefits and a range of pensions and health schemes offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in contract management of ground investigation projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Full driving licence (travel required).

Responsibilities

• Site investigation contract supervision and client liaison.
• Soil and rock logging to current guidelines.
• Trial pit works.
• In-situ testing.
• Environmental groundwater and gas monitoring.
• Timely submission of site information (drilling records, timesheets).
• Health and safety responsibilities including site practices and inductions.

Skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Reporting

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Geology/Hydrogeology/Env. Science degree

Job description

Igne is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the GI Scotland division in Hamilton, Glasgow. You will manage large ground investigation projects and produce interpretative reports, with expected chartership or progress towards it.

Role requires strong communication, team work, and travel with a full UK driving licence. Salary circa £45,000 plus generous benefits and a range of pensions and health schemes offered.