Senior Geologist

About the Company - Our client is a well-established and one of the top Geotechnical companies. Their highly trained skilled Geotechnical team focuses on understanding the site conditions for all UK construction projects. By conducting rigorous testing and sampling in the field, both above and below ground, our team identifies and interprets conditions that will impact the subsequent stages of construction. Our services are vital in order to kick start any project, whether it be tower blocks in a major city, new bridges, major roads and rail tunnels or even home extensions. A career with the experienced Geotechnical team means rarely working on the same project twice and having the satisfaction of ensuring the built world around us is safe and stable. They offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. As our client's company grows and develops, they are ever expanding their teams. They have a great opportunity for a dedicated Senior Geologist to join their southern office(s).

About the Role - As a senior engineering geologist, you will be exposed to a variety of unique projects throughout the country. It is key that you have the balance to be proactive and independent, while simultaneously being a strong team player. Good management skills, and a strong understanding with experience in the industry are vital in order to succeed in this role with a minimum of 5 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Minimum experience of 5 years in engineering geology within the transport/energy sector.
• Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic GI Operations team, and will be responsible for delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to our wide-ranging client base across the UK.
• Our client works in a wide range of sectors including major infrastructure for highways and rail, nuclear, new build, onshore and offshore energy and environmental.
• Confident and knowledgeable of ground investigation techniques.
• Prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment.
• Responsible for the planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations throughout the United Kingdom.
• Logging of Soil and Rock in accordance with the specification and BS5930:2015+A1:2020.
• Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed.
• Act as a Site Agent or a support role, supervising multiple activities and staff for short and longer term projects.
• Performing in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the specification and current technical standards.
• Liaise with Clients / Engineers / Main Contractors throughout the site works phase.
• Managing and collating site data using company software systems.
• Assist in the compilation of monthly financial project accounts.
• Be able to write factual reports.
• Carry out work in accordance with company Health and Safety rules.
• Have a minimum level of fitness required to undertake all site-based tasks listed above on a variety of sites including active construction sites and linear projects for roads and railways.

Qualifications

• HND or Degree qualified in engineering geology, environmental or geotechnical.

Required Skills: Project Management, data collection, GIS, geotechnical and business development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy more + BH's.
• Vehicle plus fuel card.
• Expenses.
• Project Allowances (£5K).
• Health Care Cover.
• Employee recognition schemes.
• Family friendly support.
• Employee benefits and discounts app.
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Contributed company pension.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a fair, equal and inclusive workplace for all. Equality and diversity matters, and they are keen to promote these values across all areas of the business.