Site Investigation Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

3-month rolling contract

Job summary

Advance TRS is recruiting an experienced Geotechnical / Ground Investigation Engineer to support major construction and urban regeneration projects across the North East. The role focuses on brownfield site investigations, GI management and site-based supervision.

You will plan, manage and supervise ground investigation works, including drilling, logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, and reporting while coordinating GI subcontractors and ensuring compliance with H&S standards.

Qualifications

• Strong background in geotechnical engineering and engineering geology.
• Experience in ground investigation and site supervision on brownfield projects.
• Familiar with borehole supervision, logging, sampling and in-situ testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and supervise ground investigations across sites.
• Supervise drilling, boreholes, trial pits, window sampling and in-situ testing.
• Log soils and rocks per BS 5930; monitor groundwater and ground gas.
• Manage GI subcontractors and laboratories; review RAMS and permits.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Engineering Geology

Ground Investigation

Borehole supervision

Brownfield investigations

Trial pitting

Window sampling

Soil logging

Groundwater monitoring

Ground gas monitoring

GI contractor management

Site supervision

Job description

Senior Geotechnical / Ground Investigation Engineer

• Newcastle / North East
• £500-£550 per day Inside IR35
• 3-month rolling contract
• 80% Site / 20% Office

Advance TRS are recruiting for an experienced Geotechnical / Ground Investigation Engineer to support major construction and urban regeneration projects across the North East.

The role will focus on brownfield site investigations, ground investigation management and site-based supervision, working across a range of construction projects.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning, managing and supervising ground investigation works, including drilling and associated site investigations.

• Planning and managing ground investigations across construction and brownfield sites.
• Supervising drilling, boreholes, trial pitting, window sampling and in-situ testing.
• Logging soil and rock in accordance with BS 5930.
• Carrying out groundwater, ground gas and surface water monitoring.
• Managing specialist GI subcontractors and laboratories.
• Reviewing RAMS, method statements, permits and technical documentation.
• Producing and reviewing factual Ground Investigation Reports (GIRs).
• Ensuring works comply with H&S legislation, BS 5930, BS 10175 and relevant industry standards.
• Providing technical support and site-based engineering input throughout the investigation and construction process.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in:

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Engineering Geology
• Ground Investigation / Site Investigation
• Borehole and drilling supervision
• Brownfield or contaminated land investigations
• Trial pitting and window sampling
• Soil and rock logging
• Groundwater and ground gas monitoring
• Managing GI contractors and specialist subcontractors

Previous experience within the water sector is advantageous but not essential. Experience across construction, infrastructure, brownfield regeneration, highways, rail or other major infrastructure projects will also be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.