Trainee Project Manager (Gelogist)

Fusion People; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national ground investigation contractor in Durham seeks a Trainee Project Manager to manage various geotechnical projects. The successful candidate will need a relevant degree and at least two years of experience in site investigations. Duties include coordinating teams, planning logistics, and client communication. Benefits include flexible work options after probation, ample leave, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

6% pension

Wellbeing days

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple ground investigation projects.
• Coordinate site teams and plan logistics.
• Prepare tender documents and communicate with clients.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficient with MS Office

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Trainee Project Manager (Geologist)

Ground Investigation Contractor

Permanent Role

Salary from £32,000 + benefits

Durham- Hybrid Arrangement (2 days in the office)

A Trainee Project Manager is required to join a national ground investigation contractor working on a permanent basis in Durham. You will be responsible for managing and delivering multiple ground investigation projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include coordinating site teams and planning logistics, while ensuring compliance from a commercial, technical and HSEQ perspective. You will also contribute to tender document preparation, report writing, and client communication. This role comes with full training from the client, looking to develop an individual to manage geotechnical projects.

The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field such as Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering etc, along with having at least 2-years of post-graduate work experience in conducting geotechnical or geo-environmental site investigations. You must also have experience in working in drilling operations, logging samples (such as boreholes or trial pits) and in-situ testing. The candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, be proficient with MS Office, and hold a full UK driving license. The ideal candidate will be confident managing multiple teams and projects at one time, working towards chartership and carry a PTS / SMSTS / CSCS card, but this is not necessary.

The client is a large, national and firmly established site investigation contractor. Benefits of working for this company include flexible working arrangements following completion of probation period, 24 days annual leave to be increased by 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 29 days + 8 bank holidays, the option to buy back holidays, as well as 6% pension, equipment provided (phone and laptop), fuel card and 3 wellbeing days per year.

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