Senior Engineering Geologist

Soil Engineering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Soil Engineering is seeking candidates to oversee operational site control of geotechnical contracts across the UK. Ideal applicants will have extensive experience in the industry, manage budgets effectively, and maintain strong client relationships. A full UK driving license and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the geotechnical industry.
• Understanding of geotechnical processes and contract management.
• Excellent written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational site control of contracts.
• Ensure good client relations to maximize repeat business.
• Maintain workforce motivation and safety.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Customer service

Job description

We are looking for candidates who can manage day-to-day operational site control of contracts of varying sizes within the UK, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, cost control, performance to programme, and customer service.

Candidates will maintain commercial awareness to ensure the company is not exposed financially and to achieve full margins from operational activities. They will manage contracts to ensure they perform in line with the budget and maintain a motivated, effective, and safety-conscious workforce. Additionally, candidates will ensure good client relations and that clients' requirements are met to maximize opportunities for repeat business.

We seek qualified candidates with significant experience in the geotechnical industry, with a solid understanding of ground conditions, drilling, and site investigation works.

Applicants should have a good understanding of geotechnical processes and contract management, with excellent written English skills and proficiency in professional correspondence. A customer-service focus, a professional approach, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to liaise effectively with clients and regional teams.

A full UK driving license is required.

Soil Engineering is committed to equal opportunities in employment, ensuring fair treatment for all applicants. We strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and pregnancy/maternity.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Joining the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor means becoming part of an international community of over 10,000 experts across 31 countries. You will have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, utilizing the latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, continuously learn new skills, and shape your career in any direction.

At Soil Engineering Geoservices, our highly skilled team offers leading geotechnical expertise through ground investigation, drilling, grouting, and geotechnical testing from three bases nationwide. Our experience of over 60 years enables us to undertake land and nearshore marine investigations, work in secure or high-risk environments, and handle a wide range of challenging projects.

Supporting our ground investigation services, we operate one of the country’s largest single-site geotechnical laboratories, UKAS accredited for over 40 test disciplines, providing testing for both internal and external projects. The laboratory also maintains in-situ testing capabilities, including CBR and plate bearing tests.

A career at Soil Engineering means working with leading experts and continuously expanding your knowledge within a supportive community that values mutual care and development.

Entité

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited was founded in 1963 as the ground investigation arm of Holst Construction. Created to give Holst a technical advantage in design through detailed ground investigation, we now provide geotechnical expertise to clients across the UK through our three core business streams:

• Ground Investigation
• Drilling and Grouting
• Geotechnical Testing

Our capabilities are delivered by a highly skilled team of operatives and engineers, supported by an in-house team providing plant maintenance, procurement, and commercial services. Based across the UK in Leeds, Coatbridge, and Camberley, we offer comprehensive services from desk study to completed design and remediation across various geotechnical disciplines. Our systems are certified for safety, environmental management, and quality.