Site Engineer (Geologist)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Van & fuel card

Leave: 24–29 days + BH

Mobile phone & laptop

Mentoring programme

Pension contributions 6%

Night allowance £15

Subsistence £20/day

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations) to supervise and manage teams on geotechnical ground investigation projects on site across the North West. You will log rock and soil samples, perform field testing and surveying, and ensure compliance across technical, commercial and HSEQ aspects.

A geology or earth sciences degree and 12-18 months site investigation contracting experience are essential, along with a driving licence and willingness to

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• 12–18 months site investigation contracting experience.
• Contractor background with hands-on field experience.
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage teams on geotechnical ground investigation projects on site.
• Log rock and soil samples from boreholes and trial pits; perform field testing and surveying.
• Ensure compliance across technical, commercial and HSEQ aspects.
• Support junior engineers in day-to-day site activities.

Skills

Site supervision

Geotechnical fieldwork

Contractor background

Driving license

Education

Geology or Earth Sciences degree

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 - 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:

• 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.