Senior Ground Investigation Engineer

BAM UK & Ireland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Ground Investigation Engineer to lead complex geotechnical projects across Scotland. You will plan and deliver ground investigations, provide technical leadership to drill crews and engineers, and mentor junior staff while ensuring high standards of safety and quality.

Based in Scotland, the role involves site-based delivery, coordination with clients and stakeholders, and occasional travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Leading and delivering ground investigation projects.
• Engineering geology or geotechnical engineering background.
• Ground investigation reporting and data management.
• Health, safety and environmental leadership.
• Managing multidisciplinary site teams.
• Technical review and quality assurance.
• Commercial awareness and project delivery.
• Client-facing project management.
• Mentoring and developing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of ground investigation projects across Scotland.
• Ensure resources, programmes and commercial requirements are managed.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers, drill crews and project teams.
• Review investigation strategies, specifications and methodologies.
• Support project managers with programme planning and resource management.
• Review AGS data, laboratory results and technical deliverables.
• Mentor engineers and graduates within the Scottish Ground Investigation team.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; drive framework growth and tender submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering geology

Geotechnical engineering

Ground investigation reporting

Health & safety leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Quality assurance

Commercial awareness

Client-facing project management

Mentoring engineers

Education

Geology / Geotechnical / Civil Engineering degree

Professional registration (IEng/CEng/CGeol/RoGEP) desirable

Job description

Join BAM's Ground Engineering team and help deliver some of Scotland's most significant infrastructure, energy and development projects.

Our engineers lead the delivery of safe, profitable and technically excellent ground investigations across Scotland, providing the critical ground data that enables projects to be designed and constructed with confidence.

From renewable energy developments and electricity transmission infrastructure to transportation, water and major civil engineering projects, no two projects are the same.

As a Senior Ground Investigation Engineer, you will play a key role in leading project delivery, developing engineers and helping shape the future growth of our Ground Investigation team in Scotland.

Building a sustainable tomorrow

Join BAM's Ground Engineering team and help deliver some of Scotland's most significant infrastructure, energy and development projects.

Our engineers lead the delivery of safe, profitable and technically excellent ground investigations across Scotland, providing the critical ground data that enables projects to be designed and constructed with confidence.

From renewable energy developments and electricity transmission infrastructure to transportation, water and major civil engineering projects, no two projects are the same.

As a Senior Ground Investigation Engineer, you will play a key role in leading project delivery, developing engineers and helping shape the future growth of our Ground Investigation team in Scotland.

Your team

Ground investigation remains a site-focused profession and our projects frequently take place across Scotland, including the Highlands, Islands and other remote locations.

No two projects are the same. One week you could be supporting a transmission infrastructure project in the Highlands, the next providing technical leadership on rail, transportation, renewable energy, water or major civil engineering projects elsewhere in Scotland.

The role requires flexibility and a willingness to work away from home when projects demand it. We recognise the commitment this requires and ensure our reward package appropriately reflects the nature of the work and the contribution our people make.

As part of BAM's Ground Engineering team, you'll join a highly experienced group with a strong reputation for technical excellence, safe delivery and developing talented people.

Making Possible

As a Senior Ground Investigation Engineer, you will take ownership of the planning and delivery of ground investigation projects, ensuring resources, programme, commercial and technical requirements are effectively managed.

You will provide technical leadership across a wide range of projects, helping to maintain high standards of delivery whilst supporting the development of engineers and graduates within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the planning and delivery of ground investigation projects.
• Ensuring appropriate resources, plant, subcontractors and materials are available to support successful project delivery.
• Acting as a key project representative, coordinating permits, access requirements, stakeholder engagement and other site-related activities where required.
• Providing technical leadership to engineers, drill crews and project teams.
• Reviewing investigation strategies, specifications and methodologies.
• Supporting project managers with programme planning, delivery and resource management.
• Reviewing AGS data, laboratory results and technical deliverables.
• Managing project risks, opportunities and technical challenges.
• Monitoring programme performance and commercial delivery.
• Leading, developing and mentoring engineers within the Scottish Ground Investigation team.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting framework growth, repeat business opportunities and tender submissions across Scotland.
• Driving technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

What do you bring to the role?

We would like to hear from candidates with experience in some of the following areas:

• Leading and delivering ground investigation projects.
• Engineering geology or geotechnical engineering.
• Ground investigation reporting and data management.
• Health, safety and environmental leadership.
• Managing multidisciplinary site teams.
• Technical review and quality assurance.
• Commercial awareness and project delivery.
• Client-facing project management.
• Mentoring and developing engineers.
• You will typically hold a degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional registration as IEng, CEng, CGeol or RoGEP is desirable but not essential.

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

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