Trainee Project Manager (Gelogist)

Westney Consulting Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the North East of England is seeking a Trainee Project Manager (Geologist) to manage ground investigation projects. The successful candidate will have a degree in Geotechnical Engineering, 2 years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills. A hybrid working arrangement is available along with a competitive salary starting from £32,000 and additional benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

24 days annual leave increasing to 29

6% pension contribution

Equipment provided (phone and laptop)

Wellbeing days

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of postgraduate work experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental site investigations.
• Experience in drilling operations, logging samples and in-situ testing.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering multiple ground investigation projects from start to finish.
• Contributing to tender document preparation and client communication.
• Receiving full training to develop into a geotechnical project manager.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Trainee Project Manager (Geologist)

Ground Investigation Contractor

Permanent Role

Salary from £32,000 + benefits

Durham - Hybrid Arrangement (2 days in the office)

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering multiple ground investigation projects from start to finish, coordinating site teams and planning logistics, while ensuring compliance from commercial, technical and HSEQ perspectives.
• Contributing to tender document preparation, report writing, and client communication.
• Receiving full training from the client to develop into a geotechnical project manager.

Qualifications

• Degree level in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of postgraduate work experience in conducting geotechnical or geo-environmental site investigations.
• Experience in drilling operations, logging samples (boreholes or trial pits) and in-situ testing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; proficient with MS Office; full UK driving license.
• Desirable but not essential: PTS / SMSTS / CSCS card and progress toward chartership.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements following probation period.
• 24 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 29 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Option to buy back holidays.
• 6% pension, equipment provided (phone and laptop), fuel card, and 3 wellbeing days per year.

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