Project Engineer - Ground Investigation

Enable Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Company vehicle

Generous annual leave

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Professional membership fees paid

Ongoing CPD and career development

Job summary

Enable Group in Hampshire is seeking a Project Engineer with strong geotechnical and ground investigation experience to join our team across the UK. You will contribute to planning, coordination and reporting on diverse site investigation projects, from initial assessments to client delivery.

You should have a relevant degree, about 5+ years' experience, site-experience, and solid reporting, with a proactive approach, good communication and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar.
• About 5+ years' industry experience.
• Experience working on site investigation projects.
• Strong technical reporting skills.
• Proactive with ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage ground investigation programmes.
• Produce desk studies and perform site walkovers.
• Oversee intrusive site investigations and groundworks.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and sample schedules.
• Monitor remediation and site-based works.
• Assist with risk and technical assessments.
• Produce factual and interpretative reports.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Site investigations

Technical reporting

Project ownership

Communication skills

Education

Geology or Geotechnical Engineering degree

Job description

Are you a Project Engineer looking to develop your career within a well-established geotechnical and ground investigation consultancy?

Our client is seeking an ambitious engineer to join their Hampshire-based team, delivering a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in all aspects of site investigation and geotechnical engineering, with clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

Working alongside experienced engineers and geologists, you’ll play a key role in the planning, coordination and delivery of ground investigation projects, gaining exposure from initial site assessments through to final reporting and client delivery.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, taking responsibility for site investigations, project coordination and technical reporting.

• Planning and managing ground investigation programmes.
• Producing desk studies and carrying out site walkovers.
• Overseeing intrusive site investigations and groundworks activities.
• Coordinating laboratory testing and sample schedules.
• Monitoring remediation and site-based works.
• Assisting with risk assessments and technical assessments.
• Producing factual and interpretative reports.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders throughout delivery.

About You

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have experience within geotechnical engineering, ground investigation, environmental consultancy or a related discipline.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or similar.
• Around 5+ years’ industry experience.
• Experience working on site investigation projects.
• Strong technical reporting skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000.
• Profit‑related bonus scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Company vehicle following qualifying period.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension contribution.
• Life assurance cover.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Ongoing CPD, training and career development support.

This opportunity would suit a Project Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Engineering Geologist or Ground Investigation Engineer looking to join a business that actively invests in the development of its people and offers genuine long‑term career progression.