Senior Site Engineer (Geologist)

Fusion People Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & fuel card

Annual leave 24-29 days + 8 bank hols

Phone & laptop provided

Mentoring programme

6% pension contributions

Night disruption allowance £15

Subsistence allowance £20/day

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd. seeks a Senior Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations) in Glasgow to lead field teams on geotechnical ground investigations.

You will log samples from boreholes and trenches, perform field tests, and undertake surveying while ensuring technical and HSEQ compliance. The ideal candidate has a Geology or Earth Sciences degree with 2–3 years of contractor experience, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 2–3 years site investigation contracting experience.
• Contractor background and hands-on field experience preferred.
• Good communication and organisational skills with full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage field teams on small to medium geotechnical ground investigation projects.
• Log rock and soil samples from boreholes and trial pits; perform field testing and surveying.
• Ensure compliance with technical, commercial and HSEQ requirements.
• Travel to various sites as required and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Site supervision

Field surveying

MS Office

Coordination

Communication

Education

Geology degree

Earth Sciences degree

Tools

MS Office

Ground investigation equipment

Job description

Senior Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations)

Salary - £36,000-£38,000 / year + van and fuel card

Permanent Role

Ground Investigation Contractor

Site based - Glasgow/ Scotland

A Senior Site Engineer is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis in Glasgow. You will be supervising and managing teams on small to medium sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in a technical, commercial, and HSEQ sense. You will also be responsible for logging rock and soil samples (such as boreholes and trial pits) and carrying out field testing and surveying, among other requirements.

The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field (such as Geology or Earth Sciences) and a minimum of 2-3 years site investigation contracting experience. The client is seeking an individual with a contractor background, including hands-on field experience, who is also comfortable mentoring and supporting junior engineers. You must also hold strong communication and organisational skills, be proficient with MS office and have a full UK driving license, as the role will require travel to various sites.

Benefits of working for this company include a van and fuel card, annual leave from 24-days increasing every year until 29 days + 8 bank holidays, equipment including a mobile phone and laptop, a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development, 6% pension contributions, £15/night disruption allowance when working away and £20/day subsistence allowance when working away.

• a van and fuel card
• annual leave from 24-days increasing every year until 29 days + 8 bank holidays
• equipment including a mobile phone and laptop
• a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development
• 6% pension contributions
• £15/night disruption allowance when working away
• £20/day subsistence allowance when working away

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.