Senior Engineering Geologist

Phenna Group; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime & site allowances

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working options

Pension with matched contributions

Wellbeing benefits (Westfield Health,

Cycle to Work & Perkbox

Job summary

CGL is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist to lead geotechnical and ground investigation projects across the UK. You’ll manage clients, subcontractors, and on-site teams, supervising testing, data interpretation and reporting.

A supportive, collaborative team will help you develop professional chartership or accreditation and grow within a dynamic consultancy. The role offers a mix of office and site work, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and advance your career through training

Qualifications

• Degree in geology, engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years in ground investigations.
• Experience in project management.
• Willing to travel and stay away as needed.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical and ground investigation projects from enquiry through to site investigation, reporting and project completion.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee project activities within programmes, budgets and contractual requirements.
• Prepare fee proposals, scopes, specifications, cost estimates and programmes.
• Coordinate site teams, drilling contractors, subcontractors, laboratories and internal resources.
• Monitor progress, risks, delays, variations and resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation and financial information.
• Provide updates to clients and internal stakeholders; escalate issues as needed.
• Support invoicing, forecasting and cost management; contribute to tender submissions.

Skills

Project management

Ground investigations

Client management

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Geology or engineering degree

Job description

Location: Harrogate (North Yorkshire), London (N1C), Tiverton (Exeter, Devon), Havant (Portsmouth, Hampshire) with site work across the United Kingdom

Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Develop and expandyour career by joining anaward-winning consultancywhereyou’llfurther develop your knowledge and experience through complex projectsalongsidementoring junior colleagues whilst receivingfantastic training and development opportunities designed to support your professional growth.

About Us

AtCGL, we pride ourselves on beingexceptional. We are true experts in our field, and everything we do is guided by our values:Safe, Excellent, Reliable, People. Ifyou’relooking for a place where values genuinely shape day-to-day workand people’s careers,you’llthrivehere.

As aSeniorEngineering Geologist,you’ll play apivotal role in every stage of the project from inception to completion, from managing clients and subcontractors,beingon-site working with our team to complete testing andsupervising,and managingsite investigationor working intheoffice toanalysedata and complete accurate interpretive reports, no two days will be the same.

You will be workingwithin asupportive and collaborative teamacross a widerange of geological settings and ground hazards, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.In this role,you’llbe able to develop your engineering and geology skills, whether that be going for a professional chartershiporaccreditation ormoving into managing large projects and teams–we’llbe here to support you and help you grow.

This role offers a mixture of office and site-based work based around the UK where no two weeks are the same. We have offices based in vibrant parts of the UK, whether it be the hustle and bustle of Central London, the South Coast or the picturesque market towns of Harrogate and Tiverton.

Our dynamic team delivers projects of all shapes and sizes — from major infrastructure schemes to local commercial and residential developments — giving you the chance to broaden your experience and develop your skills.

WhatYou’llBe Doing

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same.You’lljoin our expert team to:

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage geotechnical and ground investigation projects from initial enquiry and proposal through to site investigation, reporting and project completion.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee project activities, ensuring delivery within agreed programmes, budgets and contractual requirements.
• Prepare fee proposals, project scopes, specifications, cost estimates and programmes in accordance with client requirements.
• Coordinate site teams, drilling contractors, specialist subcontractors, laboratories and internal resources to ensure effective project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identifying and managing risks, delays, variations and resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation and financial information throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders, escalating significant project risks or issues where appropriate.
• Take responsibility for the commercial performance of allocated projects, including budget monitoring, cost control and profitability.
• Identify and manage changes in project scope, including the preparation of variations and additional fee proposals.
• Support timely invoicing, financial forecasting and the effective management of project costs.
• Contribute to tender submissions, competitive fee proposals and the identification of new business opportunities.
• Promote efficient project delivery and effective resource management to support commercial performance.

Technical Management & Quality

• Provide technical oversight of ground investigations, including intrusive investigations, in‑situ testing, monitoring and associated fieldwork.
• Develop and review ground investigation methodologies, specifications and investigation programmes.
• Interpret geological, geotechnical and ground investigation data to support the development of ground models and engineering recommendations.
• Prepare, review and check factual and interpretative ground investigation reports, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
• Oversee the collection, management and interpretation of site investigation data, laboratory testing results and monitoring information.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, providing practical solutions to complex ground conditions and project requirements.
• Ensure appropriate quality assurance procedures are followed throughout project delivery.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining effective and professional working relationships.
• Attend and lead project meetings, communicating progress, technical findings, commercial matters and project requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities for repeat business and additional services.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, regulators and other stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.

Team Development & Operational Support

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and day‑to‑day support to Graduate Engineers, Engineers and Technicians.
• Delegate and coordinate tasks appropriately, ensuring responsibilities, deadlines and expectations are clearly communicated.
• Review work completed by junior colleagues, providing constructive feedback and supporting their technical development.
• Contribute to resource planning, workload management and continuous improvement of project delivery processes.

WhoWe’reLooking For

Enthusiastic,engineering technicianswho:

• Havea relevant degree in geology, engineering or similar
• 3+ Years in ground investigations
• Experience in Project Management
• Thrive on working outdoors, independently and in teams
• Knowledge and understanding of safe working and SHEQ Culture
• Have a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel/stay away as needed
• Experience ofdirectexposure to site works, decision making, risk assessment,basicdesignand implementation of projects

You may also have

CSCS Card, First Aid, EUSR HSG47CAT 1 & 2

Awareness of environmental legislation or industry H&S best practices

Desire to work towards a relevant chartership

What We Offer

We value your time, energy, and growth.You’llget:

Overtime + site allowances (where applicable)

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working options when projects allow

Pension with matched employer contributions

Westfield Health cash plan, Cycle to Work,Perkbox, Life Assurance &more..

Mentoring,trainingand the ability to progress at your rate

A collaborative, close‑knit team culture focused on learning and career progression

Ready to get stuck in anddevelopof your career.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any applications that require VISA sponsorshipat this time.

3 + Years experience in ground investigations and geotechnical engineering with project management