Senior Geologist
Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd
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Job summary
UK Geotechnical Services is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead ground investigation projects across the UK, supervising intrusive works and coordinating drilling crews, subcontractors and site activities. You will log soils/rocks, prepare borehole logs and manage laboratory scheduling.
You will work closely with project managers, laboratories and clients to ensure investigations meet specifications, schedules and standards, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to technical reporting.
Qualifications
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science or related discipline.
- Proven UK ground investigation experience.
- Experience supervising intrusive ground investigation works.
- Strong soil and rock logging capability.
- Knowledge of current geotechnical logging standards.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Supervise ground investigation projects across the UK.
- Coordinate drilling crews, subcontractors and site activity.
- Prepare factual ground investigation reports.
- Monitor progress against programme and safety standards.
- Liaise with project managers, clients and technical teams.
- Support junior geologists and site staff.
Skills
Education
Job description
Senior Geologist | Lead ground investigation projects with a major UK geotechnical business
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geologist to join a well-established ground investigation and geotechnical business based in Wigan. The role will involve supervising and supporting ground investigation projects from mobilisation through to completion, combining site delivery with geological logging, laboratory scheduling, technical reporting and client liaison.
The employer is an established multidisciplinary ground investigation and geotechnical specialist delivering projects across the UK. The business supports projects across infrastructure, construction, residential, commercial and public-sector developments, with multidisciplinary teams including geologists, engineering geologists, environmental specialists, drilling crews and project managers.
As Senior Geologist, you will be responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient delivery of ground investigation works. You will work closely with project managers, drilling teams, subcontractors, laboratories and clients to ensure investigations are completed in line with project specifications, programme requirements and technical standards. The position will involve a combination of site-based work and office-based reporting, with travel to project sites as required.
- Supervise ground investigation projects across the UK
- Assist with mobilisation and site set-up
- Coordinate drilling crews, subcontractors and daily site activity
- Monitor progress against programme and project requirements
- Maintain accurate site records and daily documentation
- Liaise with project managers, clients and technical teams
- Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with specification
- Cable percussion drilling
- Rotary drilling
- Sonic drilling
- Window sampling
- Dynamic probing
- Trial pits
- In-situ testing
- Geophysical surveys
- Undertake soil and rock logging in accordance with current geotechnical standards
- Prepare borehole, trial pit and window sample logs
- Select samples for geotechnical and environmental laboratory testing
- Prepare and manage laboratory testing schedules
- Monitor sample recovery and groundwater strikes
- Review field records for accuracy and completeness
- Ensure samples are labelled, recorded and handled correctly
- Process site and laboratory data
- Prepare factual ground investigation reports
- Contribute to Phase 1 desk studies where required
- Assist with interpretative reporting
- Review geological maps and published geological information
- Highlight unexpected ground conditions or technical concerns
- Prepare plans, logs, appendices and technical documentation
- Provide clear site information to project managers and reporting teams
- Liaise directly with clients and project stakeholders
- Support project planning and delivery
- Assist with project timescales and resource coordination
- Support junior geologists and site staff
- Assist with technical reviews and quality control
- Contribute to maintaining strong client relationships
We are seeking a candidate with UK ground investigation experience who is comfortable taking responsibility for site supervision and technical delivery. You will work independently, supervising intrusive investigations, producing accurate geological logs and maintaining high standards of site documentation. Good communication, organisation and attention to detail will be important, along with the ability to work effectively with project managers, drilling teams, subcontractors and clients.
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science or a related discipline
- Proven UK ground investigation experience
- Experience supervising intrusive ground investigation works
- Strong soil and rock logging capability
- Knowledge of current geotechnical logging standards
- Good understanding of UK geology and ground conditions
- Experience preparing laboratory testing schedules
- Experience producing factual ground investigation reports
- Strong site health and safety awareness
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel to project sites
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
- Experience preparing Phase 1 desk studies
- Experience supporting interpretative reporting
- Groundwater and ground-gas monitoring experience
- Experience mentoring junior geologists
- Previous project coordination responsibility
- Working towards Chartered Geologist or equivalent professional status
- Excellent salary
- Expenses
- Overtime Paid (normal working hours 40 hours per week)
- Company vehicle
- Daily Expenses
- Overtime Pay (office hours 40 hours)
- 31 days' annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Private GP access
- Health cash plan
- Flexible benefits package
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme
- Gym and wellbeing benefits
- Paid volunteering time
- Professional membership support
- Chartership mentoring and professional development
- Ongoing technical training
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and respected. Applications are encouraged from suitably experienced candidates who can demonstrate UK ground investigation experience and a commitment to high-quality project delivery.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geologist to join a well-established ground investigation and geotechnical business based in Wigan. The role will involve supervising and supporting ground investigation projects from mobilisation through to completion, combining site delivery with geological logging, laboratory scheduling, technical reporting and client liaison.
The employer is an established multidisciplinary ground investigation and geotechnical specialist delivering projects across the UK. The business supports projects across infrastructure, construction, residential, commercial and public-sector developments, with multidisciplinary teams including geologists, engineering geologists, environmental specialists, drilling crews and project managers.
As Senior Geologist, you will be responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient delivery of ground investigation works. You will work closely with project managers, drilling teams, subcontractors, laboratories and clients to ensure investigations are completed in line with project specifications, programme requirements and technical standards. The position will involve a combination of site-based work and office-based reporting, with travel to project sites as required.
- Supervise ground investigation projects across the UK
- Assist with mobilisation and site set-up
- Coordinate drilling crews, subcontractors and daily site activity
- Monitor progress against programme and project requirements
- Maintain accurate site records and daily documentation
- Liaise with project managers, clients and technical teams
- Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with specification
- Cable percussion drilling
- Rotary drilling
- Sonic drilling
- Window sampling
- Dynamic probing
- Trial pits
- In-situ testing
- Geophysical surveys
- Undertake soil and rock logging in accordance with current geotechnical standards
- Prepare borehole, trial pit and window sample logs
- Select samples for geotechnical and environmental laboratory testing
- Prepare and manage laboratory testing schedules
- Monitor sample recovery and groundwater strikes
- Review field records for accuracy and completeness
- Ensure samples are labelled, recorded and handled correctly
- Process site and laboratory data
- Prepare factual ground investigation reports
- Contribute to Phase 1 desk studies where required
- Assist with interpretative reporting
- Review geological maps and published geological information
- Highlight unexpected ground conditions or technical concerns
- Prepare plans, logs, appendices and technical documentation
- Provide clear site information to project managers and reporting teams
- Liaise directly with clients and project stakeholders
- Support project planning and delivery
- Assist with project timescales and resource coordination
- Support junior geologists and site staff
- Assist with technical reviews and quality control
- Contribute to maintaining strong client relationships
We are seeking a candidate with UK ground investigation experience who is comfortable taking responsibility for site supervision and technical delivery. You will work independently, supervising intrusive investigations, producing accurate geological logs and maintaining high standards of site documentation. Good communication, organisation and attention to detail will be important, along with the ability to work effectively with project managers, drilling teams, subcontractors and clients.
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science or a related discipline
- Proven UK ground investigation experience
- Experience supervising intrusive ground investigation works
- Strong soil and rock logging capability
- Knowledge of current geotechnical logging standards
- Good understanding of UK geology and ground conditions
- Experience preparing laboratory testing schedules
- Experience producing factual ground investigation reports
- Strong site health and safety awareness
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel to project sites
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
- Experience preparing Phase 1 desk studies
- Experience supporting interpretative reporting
- Groundwater and ground-gas monitoring experience
- Experience mentoring junior geologists
- Previous project coordination responsibility
- Working towards Chartered Geologist or equivalent professional status
- Excellent salary
- Expenses
- Overtime Paid (normal working hours 40 hours per week)
- Company vehicle
- Daily Expenses
- Overtime Pay (office hours 40 hours)
- 31 days' annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Private GP access
- Health cash plan
- Flexible benefits package
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme
- Gym and wellbeing benefits
- Paid volunteering time
- Professional membership support
- Chartership mentoring and professional development
- Ongoing technical training
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and respected. Applications are encouraged from suitably experienced candidates who can demonstrate UK ground investigation experience and a commitment to high-quality project delivery.
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