Senior Engineer / Geologist

SOCOTEC UK Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK Ltd. is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead ground investigation projects and support the Infrastructure division. The role is Coventry-based, with opportunities to work across locations in the United Kingdom.

You will work independently and with teams, applying geotechnical expertise and a strong health-and-safety focus. Candidates should have a geotechnical degree and 5–10 years of relevant site experience, plus a full UK driving licence and proven ability to manage ground

Qualifications

• Degree in geotechnical discipline at degree level.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 5–10 years of site and industry experience.
• Ability to plan, supervise and programme GI projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and programme Ground Investigation projects across the UK.
• Prepare Health & Safety documentation for site works and promote safety.
• Liaise with clients, engineers and main contractors.
• Compile monthly financial project accounts and support GI Projects Manager.

Skills

Ground Investigation

Geotechnical expertise

Team collaboration

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical discipline

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Geologist

Are you interested in leading complex ground investigation projects? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Senior Geologist, playing a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC's continued success.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We're looking for a dedicated Senior Geologist to join our Infrastructure division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Senior Geologist to join our Coventry-based team. In this role, you'll need the confidence to work independently, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. A background in geotechnical disciplines, along with extensive ground investigation experience, is essential to thrive in this position.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Day to day responsibility for planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations throughout the United Kingdom
• Prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment
• Liaise with clients / Engineers / main contractors throughout the site works phase
• Compile monthly financial project accounts and assist the GI Projects Manager in maintaining the financial performance of projects

Job requirements

To be a successful Principal Geologist, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline
• Full UK driving licence
• Have a minimum level of fitness required to undertake all site based tasks listed above on a variety of sites including active construction sites and linear projects for roads and railways
• 5 - 10 years relevant site and industry experience