Senior Engineering Geologist (Part Time)

RSK Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consultancy is seeking experienced Senior Engineering Geologists to join their Glasgow team. The position offers part-time and flexible working arrangements while focusing on office-based duties in geotechnical ground investigations. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and professional development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

31 days annual leave, rising to 36

Life insurance, pension scheme, and free private GP service

Flexible benefits programme

Payment of relevant professional memberships

Qualifications

• Essential UK ground investigation site experience.
• Be able to log samples to BS 5930+A2 standards.
• Experience in water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple ground investigation projects across Scotland and the UK.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors regarding project specifications.
• Conduct report writing and ensure compliance with technical standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Report writing

Commercial awareness

Ground investigation techniques

Education

BSc degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or related

MSc in a related subject (desirable)

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RSK Group

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Due to an increase in workload Structural Soils, part of the RSK Group, have exciting opportunities for experienced and ambitious Senior Engineering Geologists to join our expanding team in Glasgow, UK.

This position is open to part time and/or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate who wish to be a part of a growing team but wish to work around other commitments. The focus of this role is primarily office based although some site visits may inevitably be required.

Responsibilities:

• Focused on office-based duties in relation to ground investigation projects across Scotland and the UK.
• Able to project manage multiple factual site investigations to meet commercial, SHEQ and technical requirements, overseeing budgets, programme and resources, adherence to specification and constraints.
• Display attention to detail, able to peer review logs, reports, SHEQ documentation, test and monitoring data.
• Liaising with clients, engineering supervisors and subcontractors.
• Setting up and organising ground investigation works.
• Able to site manage sizeable factual ground investigations or have an area of specialism within ground investigations.
• Soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards, including laboratory scheduling.
• Report writing and checking.
• Manage your own time and workload around the demands of the projects.
• Training and line manager duties for junior staff members

Person Specification:

• Previous UK ground investigation site experience is essential.
• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or a related environmental subject is essential
• An MSc in a related subject is desirable but not essential.
• A desire to become a key member of the local and national team of engineers through demonstrating excellence in their work.
• Be able to log samples to BS 5930+A2 technical standards
• Experienced in water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques
• Excellent report writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Excellent contractual and commercial awareness.
• Full UK driving licence is essential

Salary and benefits:

• Salary Commensurate on experience.
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 36 for extended service. (Pro Rata)
• Life insurance, pension scheme and free private GP service.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, plus more.
• Payment of relevant professional memberships and mentoring to chartership.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.