Senior Geotechnical Site Engineer – Ground Investigation Lead

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Carcroft; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday (with option to buy)

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Ground Investigation professional to lead and manage GI projects across the UK. You will oversee site operations, ensure safety standards, and maintain client relationships while promoting SOCOTEC’s geotechnical services.

Ideal candidates have a geotechnical degree, professional body membership, and are working towards Chartered status with RoGEP. This role offers UK-wide opportunities and a clear career path within a multidisciplinary TIC services

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in geotechnical discipline.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body.
• Actively working towards Chartered Status and RoGEP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage GI projects and operations.
• Supervise and programme Ground Investigation projects.
• Prepare Health & Safety documentation for site works.
• Act as Site Agent for GI projects on land and overwater.
• Liaise with clients, engineers and main contractors.
• Logging and in-situ testing per BS5930 specifications.
• Compile monthly financial project accounts and support GI Projects Manager.
• Promote SOCOTEC’s geotechnical services.

Skills

Project management

Ground investigation techniques

Health and safety awareness

Client liaison

MS Office

Education

Geotechnical degree

Professional body membership

Chartered Status RoGEP

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Ground Investigation professional to lead and manage GI projects across the UK. You will oversee site operations, ensure safety standards, and maintain client relationships while promoting SOCOTEC’s geotechnical services.

Ideal candidates have a geotechnical degree, professional body membership, and are working towards Chartered status with RoGEP. This role offers UK-wide opportunities and a clear career path within a multidisciplinary TIC services