Senior Site Investigation Engineer

Perpetual Engineering Partnerships Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Consultancy seeks a senior geotechnical engineer based in Leeds. Responsibilities include managing ground investigations and supervising site works across sectors like nuclear and utilities. Ideal candidates will have an earth sciences degree, strong communication and report writing skills, and relevant certifications. The role offers extensive support for career growth and competitive benefits including a contributory pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Fully paid professional memberships

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Health cover

Flexible working options

Role-relevant car allowance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• CSCS card, SMSTS training, CAT and GENNY certifications required.
• Experience in geotechnical and geo-environmental solutions is ideal.
• Ability to attain SC clearance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations.
• Supervise site works such as borehole drilling and sampling.
• Contribute to national services for private and public sector clients.

Skills

Excellent report writing

Communication skills

Site HSE protocols understanding

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in earth sciences (geology or related field)

Tools

Openground software

Job description

Working for a well-renowned Consultancy, you will be based in Leeds, with most of your time on site as part of our client's ground investigation team. Your coverage will primarily be in the North, contributing to their national services providing geotechnical and geo-environmental solutions to private and public sector clients. The sectors include nuclear, utilities, water, MOD sites, and general construction.

The role involves managing geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations, supervising site works such as borehole drilling, sampling, groundwater and ground gas monitoring, and soil and rock logging according to BS5930. As part of a larger team, the Consultancy offers mentoring and tailored training to support your career development.

Skills: An earth sciences degree, preferably in geology or a related field, is ideal. You will spend most time on site, usually within 1-2 hours of Leeds, with occasional travel further afield requiring overnight stays. Excellent report writing and communication skills are essential, along with a good understanding of site HSE protocols relevant to ground investigations. As this is a senior role, you will also manage site works across various sectors.

About you: A relevant CSCS card, SMSTS training, and CAT and GENNY certifications are required. Experience with Openground software and the ability to attain SC clearance are advantageous. Commercial awareness, including understanding project finances and forecasts, would also be beneficial.

Rewards: This global Consultancy offers a supportive platform for your career growth, fully paid professional memberships, an attractive salary, contributory pension, life insurance, health cover, and flexible working options suitable for hybrid working. A role-relevant car allowance and flexible benefits to meet individual priorities are included. To learn more, please apply or contact James Leon.