Senior Engineering Geologist: Lead Ground Investigations

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

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