Project Manager & Geologist

Fusion People; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national ground investigation contractor based in Manchester is seeking a Project Manager / Geologist to manage geotechnical projects. The candidate must have a degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, annual leave, pension contributions, and necessary equipment. This role offers full training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

6% pension

Equipment provided

Wellbeing days

Option to buy back holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record in ground investigation, ideally from a contracting perspective.
• At least 2 years of post-graduate work experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental site investigations.
• Experience in drilling operations, logging samples, and conducting in-situ testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple ground investigation projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate site teams and plan logistics.
• Ensure compliance from a commercial, technical and HSEQ perspective.

Skills

Strong understanding of ground investigation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficient with MS Office

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Manager / Geologist (Contractor background)

Ground Investigation Contractor

Permanent Role

Salary – Up to £35,000 + benefits

Manchester – Hybrid Arrangement (2 days in the office)

Overview

A Project Manager is required to join a national ground investigation contractor working on a permanent basis in Manchester. You will be responsible for managing and delivering multiple ground investigation projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include coordinating site teams and planning logistics, while ensuring compliance from a commercial, technical and HSEQ perspective. You will also contribute to tender document reparation, report writing, and client communication. This role comes with full training from the client, looking to develop an individual to manage geotechnical projects.

Requirements

The successful candidate MUST have a proven track record and strong understanding in ground investigation from a contracting perspective, be qualified to degree level in a related field such as Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering etc, along with having at least 2-years of post-graduate work experience in conducting geotechnical or geo-environmental site investigations. You must also have experience in working in drilling operations, logging samples (such as boreholes or trial pits) and in-situ testing. The candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, be proficient with MS Office, and hold a full UK driving license. The ideal candidate will be confident managing multiple teams and projects at one time.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements following completion of probation period
• 24 days annual leave to be increased by 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 29 days + 8 bank holidays
• Option to buy back holidays
• 6% pension
• Equipment such as a phone and laptop, a fuel card and 3 wellbeing days per year

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