Senior Geologist: Ground Investigation Lead

Bridgewater Consultancy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle + expenses

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributed Pension scheme

Medical Cover

Life Insurance

Cycle to work Scheme

Subscriptions

Flexible working options

Professional development & chartership

Exposure to varied and technically...

Job summary

Bridgewater Consultancy is seeking a Senior Geologist to join its growing Ground Investigation Team in the UK. You will lead site investigations from tender through interpretation, manage projects and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering geology/geotechnical investigation, strong logging and reporting, and client liaison. Chartered status or progression toward chartership is desirable, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering geology / geotechnical investigation.
• Experience managing and delivering site investigation projects.
• Strong soil and rock logging and interpretative reporting skills.
• Knowledge of geotechnical risk assessment and design principles.
• Client-facing and project management experience.
• Chartered status or working toward chartership desirable

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing ground investigation projects
• Supervising site works including drilling, logging and sampling
• Factual and interpretative reporting
• Ground modelling and geotechnical assessment
• Foundation recommendations and earthworks input
• Supporting contaminated land and geoenvironmental assessments
• Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentoring junior engineers and geologists
• Contributing to technical delivery and project management

Skills

Geology expertise

Project management

Client liaison

Education

MSc in Geology

Job description

Bridgewater Consultancy is seeking a Senior Geologist to join its growing Ground Investigation Team in the UK. You will lead site investigations from tender through interpretation, manage projects and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering geology/geotechnical investigation, strong logging and reporting, and client liaison. Chartered status or progression toward chartership is desirable, with flexible working options available.