Senior Site Engineer: Geotechnical Ground Investigation Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; North East; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & fuel card

24–29 days annual leave + 8 bank hols

Equipment: mobile phone & laptop

Mentoring programme

6% pension contributions

Disruption allowance: £15/night when O

Subsistence allowance: £20/day when on

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations) in Durham for a permanent role. You will supervise teams on geotechnical projects, log rock/soil samples, and conduct field testing and surveying. A degree in Geology or Earth Sciences and 2–3 years of site investigation experience are required.

Driving licence and travel across sites are essential. The role offers a salary of £36,000–£38,000 per year, plus van and fuel card, with extensive benefits including

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 2–3 years site investigation contracting experience; hands-on field work.
• Contractor background with on-site mentoring and team support.
• Full UK driving licence is essential; travel to multiple sites involved.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage teams on geotechnical ground investigations on site.
• Log rock and soil samples (boreholes and trial pits) and carry out field testing.
• Perform surveying and related field tasks as required.
• Travel to various sites as needed.

Skills

Geology

Earth Sciences

MS Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations) in Durham for a permanent role. You will supervise teams on geotechnical projects, log rock/soil samples, and conduct field testing and surveying. A degree in Geology or Earth Sciences and 2–3 years of site investigation experience are required.

Driving licence and travel across sites are essential. The role offers a salary of £36,000–£38,000 per year, plus van and fuel card, with extensive benefits including