Senior Site Engineer (Geologist)

Fusion People Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Laptop

6% pension contributions

Disruption allowance

Subsistence allowance

Annual leave 24–29 days + 8 bank hols

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd is seeking a Senior Site Engineer (Geologist) for Glasgow. This permanent, site-based role involves supervising and managing teams on geotechnical ground investigation projects, ensuring technical, commercial, and HSEQ compliance on site.

You will log rock/soil samples from boreholes and trial pits, perform field testing and surveying, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with site personnel across multiple sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience conducting ground investigations and in-situ testing.
• Contractor background with hands-on field experience (e.g., working on rigs and managing sites).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; full UK driving licence; willingness to travel to various sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage site teams on geotechnical ground investigation projects.
• Ensure compliance across technical, commercial, and HSEQ requirements.
• Log rock and soil samples (boreholes and trial pits) and carry out field testing and surveying.
• Mentor and support junior engineers; maintain effective communication with site personnel.

Job description

Overview

Senior Site Engineer (Geologist) – Glasgow. Permanent role with a ground investigation contractor. Site-based, you will supervise and manage teams on small to medium-sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in technical, commercial, and HSEQ aspects. Responsibilities include logging rock and soil samples (boreholes and trial pits) and conducting field testing and surveying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage site teams on geotechnical ground investigation projects.
• Ensure compliance across technical, commercial, and HSEQ requirements.
• Log rock and soil samples (boreholes and trial pits) and carry out field testing and surveying.
• Mentor and support junior engineers; maintain effective communication with site personnel.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience conducting ground investigations and in-situ testing.
• Contractor background with hands-on field experience (e.g., working on rigs and managing sites).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; full UK driving licence; willingness to travel to various sites.

Benefits

• Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per year plus van and fuel card.
• Equipment: mobile phone and laptop.
• Mentoring programme to support personal and career development.
• 6% pension contributions.
• Disruption allowance: £15/night when working away.
• Subsistence allowance: £20/day when working away.
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, increasing to 29 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata with tenure).

Location: Site based – Glasgow. The role requires travel to various sites.

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