Site Engineer (Geologist)

Society of Economic Geologists, Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van and fuel card

Phone

Laptop

6% pension

Disruption allowance

Subsistence allowance

Job summary

Society of Economic Geologists, Inc. is seeking a Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations) in Manchester. You will supervise geotechnical field teams, log samples from boreholes and pits, and perform field testing and surveying on multiple site projects.

A geology or earth sciences degree and 12–18 months of site investigation experience are essential. A UK driving licence is required. The role offers a salary between £34,000 and £36,000 per year plus a van and fuel card, with benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• 12–18 months site investigation contracting experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage teams on geotechnical site investigation projects on site.
• Log rock and soil samples (boreholes and trial pits) and carry out field testing and surveying.

Skills

Site supervision

Field sampling

Reporting

MS Office

Driving licence

Education

Geology or Earth Sciences degree

Job description

Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations)

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

Permanent Role

Ground Investigation Contractor

Site based - Manchester / North West

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 Manchester. 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.

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