Senior Geologist

Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd

Wigan

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Daily expenses

Overtime pay (office hours)

31 days' annual leave including bank &

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Private GP access

Job summary

Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to lead ground investigation projects from mobilisation to completion. The role blends site supervision with geological logging, laboratory scheduling and client liaison, across the UK.

The successful candidate will supervise intrusive investigations, maintain high-quality site records, and deliver technical reporting to project specifications with travel to sites as required.

Qualifications

UK ground investigation experience is essential.
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 to sites.

Responsibilities

Supervise ground investigation projects across the UK from mobilisation to completion.
Coordinate drilling crews and subcontractors; manage site records.
Prepare factual ground investigation reports and site documentation.
Support project managers and clients with technical delivery and site queries.

Skills

UK ground investigation experience

Supervising intrusive ground works

Geotechnical logging

Logging standards knowledge

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science or related discipline

Job description

About the Company

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.

About the Role

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. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supervising ground investigation projects across the UK, supporting mobilisation and site set-up, and coordinating drilling crews, subcontractors and day-to-day site activities. You will monitor progress against programme and project requirements, maintain accurate site records and daily documentation, and liaise with project managers, clients and technical teams to ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with specification.

The role will involve supervising a range of ground investigation techniques, including cable percussion drilling, dynamic probing, trial pits, in-situ testing and geophysical surveys.

You will undertake soil and rock logging in accordance with current geotechnical standards and prepare borehole, trial pit and window sample logs. You will also select samples for geotechnical and environmental laboratory testing, prepare and manage laboratory testing schedules, monitor sample recovery and groundwater strikes, and review field records for accuracy and completeness. Ensuring that samples are correctly labelled, recorded and handled will also form part of your responsibilities.

From a technical and reporting perspective, you will process site and laboratory data and prepare factual ground investigation reports. You may also contribute to Phase 1 desk studies, assist with interpretative reporting and review geological maps and published geological information.

You will be expected to identify and highlight unexpected ground conditions or technical concerns, prepare plans, logs, appendices and other technical documentation, and provide clear and accurate site information to project managers and reporting teams.

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