Senior Engineering Geologist

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in London is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist to join our established ground engineering team. You will lead ground investigation activities, log soils and rocks, develop ground models and prepare technical reports for major infrastructure and development projects.

The role involves project delivery, client liaison, mentoring junior staff and contributing to technical proposals. A degree in engineering geology or related subject and strong UK practice are essential; chartership

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related subject.
• Significant experience within engineering geology or geotechnical consultancy.
• Strong ground investigation and engineering geological logging experience.
• Experience producing factual and interpretative reports.
• Good understanding of UK ground conditions and relevant standards.
• Experience managing projects and/or supervising junior staff.
• Strong technical and written communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising ground investigation projects from planning through to completion.
• Engineering geological logging of soils and rock.
• Developing and interpreting ground models.
• Reviewing GI data, laboratory results and factual reports.
• Producing high:quality interpretative and geotechnical reports.
• Providing engineering geological input into design and construction projects.
• Undertaking site inspections and supervising contractors.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and client requirements.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and engineering geologists.
• Contributing to technical proposals and winning new work.

Skills

Ground investigation

Engineering geology

Geotechnical reporting

Project supervision

Client liaison

Mentoring junior staff

Technical writing

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Engineering Geology/Geology/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

London GBP45,000 : GBP60,000 DOE

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to recruit a Senior Engineering Geologist to join their established ground engineering team in London.

The role will involve a mixture of ground investigation, engineering geology, technical reporting and project delivery, working across a range of major infrastructure, commercial and development projects throughout London and the wider UK.

The Role

• Managing and supervising ground investigation projects from planning through to completion
• Engineering geological logging of soils and rock
• Developing and interpreting ground models
• Reviewing GI data, laboratory results and factual reports
• Producing high:quality interpretative and geotechnical reports
• Providing engineering geological input into design and construction projects
• Undertaking site inspections and supervising contractors
• Managing project programmes, budgets and client requirements
• Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and engineering geologists
• Contributing to technical proposals and winning new work

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related subject
• Significant experience within engineering geology or geotechnical consultancy
• Strong ground investigation and engineering geological logging experience
• Experience producing factual and interpretative reports
• Good understanding of UK ground conditions and relevant standards
• Experience managing projects and/or supervising junior staff
• Strong technical and written communication skills
• Full UK driving licencei
• Chartered status or working towards chartership would be advantageous

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Engineering Geologist looking to take the next step in their career within a specialsit ground investigation consultancy, with exposure to major projects and clear opportunities for progression into technical and project management positions.