Senior / Principal Engineer (Ground Investigations)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer specializing in ground investigations for a permanent, hybrid role. The successful candidate will oversee report management, ensure compliance, and mentor staff. Ideal applicants should have a degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering, a strong background in ground investigations, and be chartered or working towards it. This opportunity offers competitive benefits and a range of locations across the UK.

Benefits

24 days annual leave increasing with service

6% contributory pension

Mobile phone

Laptop

Fuel card for business use

Flexible working arrangements

Holiday Buy-Back scheme

3 wellbeing days per year

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Strong technical background in ground investigations.
• Chartered status or actively working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage factual reporting within the contracts department.
• Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely reports.
• Lead preparation of factual reports across regional offices.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Provide guidance to engineers and project managers.
• Validate data for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and verify reports.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure transparency in the reporting process.

Skills

Technical ground investigation expertise

Report writing

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Relevant degree (Geology / Geotechnical Engineering)

Chartered status or working towards

Job description

Overview

Senior / Principal Engineer (Ground investigations) – Permanent role with hybrid working. 4 locations available: County Durham, Greater Manchester, Berkshire or Lanarkshire (Scotland).

Locations

• County Durham
• Greater Manchester
• Berkshire
• Lanarkshire (Scotland)

Benefits

• Salary – depends on experience, negotiable
• 24 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 29 days
• 8 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 wellbeing days per year

Responsibilities

• 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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