Senior / Principal Engineer Ground investigations

Fusion People Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A ground investigation contractor is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to oversee reporting processes and provide mentorship. The role is hybrid and requires a relevant degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering, along with strong technical expertise in ground investigations and report management. Benefits include extensive annual leave, a contributory pension, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

24 days annual leave, increasing with service

6% contributory pension

Mobile phone

Laptop

Fuel card

Holiday Buy-Back scheme

3 wellbeing days per year

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering is essential.
• Chartered status or working towards it.
• Strong background in ground investigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage factual reporting process.
• Lead and supervise preparation of factual reports.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Technical ground investigation background

Data accuracy and validation

Report management

Education

Relevant degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Senior / Principal Engineer (Ground investigations)

4 x Locations available - County Durham, Greater Manchester / Berkshire or Lanarkshire (Scotland)

Hybrid working

Company - Ground Investigation Contractor

Permanent role

Benefits

• Salary - Depends on experience - negotiable
• 24 days annual leave, which will be increased by 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 29 days
• 8 no UK Bank Holidays
• 6% contributory pension (starting after completion of a 3 month probationary period)
• Mobile phone
• Laptop
• Fuel card (for business use only)
• Entitlement to flexible working (at home) arrangements (after completion of the probation period and subject to line manager approval)
• Entitlement to Holiday Buy-Back scheme
• 3 no wellbeing days per year

The role

• Oversee and manage factual reporting process within the contracts department
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and timely issue of reports
• Lead and supervise the preparation of factual reports across all four UK regional offices
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, standards and specifications
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and project managers
• Review and validate data for accuracy and completeness
• Report reviewing and verification
• Communicate report findings to stakeholders
• Ensure transparency in the reporting process to generate auditable trail

Requirements

• Relevant degree i.e. Geology / Geotechnical Engineering
• Strong technical ground investigation background
• Chartered status (or working towards)

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