Senior Engineering Geologist — Lead Ground Investigations

JobAdder Operations Pty; Basingstoke, Newbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Profit related bonuses

28 days leave

Health Cover

Life Insurance

Daily expenses for site activities

Pension (5% company contribution)

Professional membership fees paid

Training Program

Job summary

Senior Geologist position in the UK seeks an experienced professional to lead ground investigation projects from a busy southern office. The role offers progression within a management-owned company and involves handling Phase I/II studies, risk assessments, and interpretative reporting across the UK.

Successful candidates will oversee site investigations, budgets, and client communications, with a focus on professional development and contributing to a wide range of geotechnical projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sampling, logging, testing and interpretative report writing.
• Ability to design, manage and perform site investigation contracts, estimate feasibility and manage budgets.
• Experience with Phase I Desk Studies, Phase II+ intrusive investigations and risk assessments.
• Experience directing collection, field analysis and laboratory testing of soil/material samples.
• Familiarity with preparing and modifying factual and interpretative reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK ground investigation projects from a busy Southern office.
• Design, manage and perform site investigation contracts and budgets.
• Prepare and interpret reports to stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Sampling & logging

Site investigation

Geology expertise

Report writing

Budget management

Project feasibility estimation

Field testing

Education

Masters in Geology or related field

Tools

Soil testing equipment

Job description

Senior Geologist position in the UK seeks an experienced professional to lead ground investigation projects from a busy southern office. The role offers progression within a management-owned company and involves handling Phase I/II studies, risk assessments, and interpretative reporting across the UK.

Successful candidates will oversee site investigations, budgets, and client communications, with a focus on professional development and contributing to a wide range of geotechnical projects.