Site Engineer (Geologist)

Fusion People; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van and fuel card

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Mentoring programme

6% pension contributions

Disruption allowance £15/night when on

Subsistence allowance £20/day when on

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking a Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations) in Berkshire. The role includes supervising on-site geotechnical work, logging samples from boreholes and pits, field testing and surveying, with a requirement for a degree in Geology or Earth Sciences and 12–18 months of related contracting experience.

A UK driving license and willingness to travel are essential. The position offers a permanent role with salary £34,000–£36,000 per year plus a van and fuel card, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• 12–18 months site investigation contracting experience.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage small to medium geotechnical ground investigation projects on site.
• Log rock and soil samples (boreholes and trial pits) and carry out field testing.
• Perform surveying and support junior engineers.
• Ensure technical, commercial and HSEQ compliance on site.

Skills

Geology

Earth Sciences

Site investigation experience

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geology/Earth Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations)

Salary – £34,000-£36,000/ year + van and fuel card

Permanent Role

Ground Investigation Contractor

Site based – Berkshire / South England

Essential requirement – 12-18 months site investigation contracting experience

A Site Engineer is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis in Berkshire. 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 12-18 months site investigation contracting experience. The client is seeking an individual with a contractor background, including hands-on field experience, who is also comfortable 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.

The client is a large, national and firmly established ground investigation contractor currently going through a period of expansion due to project wins. 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.