Project Manager Ground Investigation

Bridgewater Consultancy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is looking for a Project Manager / Senior Geologist to lead ground investigation and geotechnical services projects. This permanent position offers a dynamic team environment and the opportunity to work on diverse projects across Rail, Highways, and commercial developments. Candidates should have a degree in Geology or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in project management and ground investigation. Excellent salary and benefits including health care and pension are provided.

Benefits

25 days holiday with the option to buy more

Vehicle plus fuel card

Project Allowances £5K

8% Bonus

Health Care Cover

Employee recognition schemes

Family friendly support

Employee benefits and discounts app

Employee assistance programmes

Contributed 6% company pension

Qualifications

• 5 / 10 years of Project Management experience or similar.
• Ground Investigation experience of a minimum of 5 years.
• Working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground investigation and geotechnical services.
• Plan, supervise, and programme multiple Ground Investigation projects.
• Accountable for financial control and technical quality of projects.

Skills

Ground investigation specifications knowledge

Project planning and supervision

Financial control

Training staff

Education

Degree in Geology or related field

Job description

09th December, 2025

An exciting opportunity with our client, the UK's market-leading provider of site investigation services. As their new Project Manager / Senior Geologist, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to a diverse range of clients across the UK. With a strong heritage of training, career path planning, and support for professional qualifications, our client is the ideal choice for developing your geotechnical career.

• Permanent role with a growing, dynamic team
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including Rail, Highways, Commercial Developments, and Energy Projects
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package

Preferred Requirements

• Excellent awareness of ground investigation specifications, procedures, techniques, British Standards, and codes of practice
• Ability to plan, supervise, and programme multiple Ground Investigation projects, including £1M+ sized projects
• Responsibility and accountability for the financial control and technical quality of projects from award to completion
• Development and maintenance of existing and new business in conjunction with the Operations Manager
• Training of new and existing staff in all matters of site investigation, in conjunction with the Operations Manager

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 / 10 years of Project Management experience or similar
• Ground Investigation experience of a minimum of 5 years
• Degree qualified and working towards chartership

Benefits

• Competitive salary,
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy more
• Vehicle plus fuel card
• Expenses
• Project Allowances £5K
• 8% Bonus
• Health Care Cover
• Employee recognition schemes
• Family friendly support
• Employee benefits and discounts app
• Employee assistance programmes
• Contributed 6% company pension