Freelance Logging Engineer / Rig Supervision Engineer – Ground Investigation
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Location: Near Heathrow, West London (site-based)
Rate: £330 – £375 per day (DOE)
Contract: Freelance, ongoing
The company
Our client is an independent geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy. They deliver everything from Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 ground investigation through to interpretive reporting, monitoring and earthworks supervision. They work for multinational consultants, developers, housebuilders and renewable energy companies across the UK, and need experienced Logging Engineers for a ground investigation near Heathrow.
The role
* Supervise cable percussive drilling rigs on site, making sure works are carried out safely, to specification and to programme
* Log soils from cable percussive boreholes in accordance with BS 5930 / BS EN ISO 14688
* Log rock core to current British Standards (BS EN ISO 14689)
* Take, label and record disturbed and undisturbed samples, and schedule them for laboratory testing
* Record and oversee in-situ testing such as SPTs, plus groundwater observations and installations
* Produce accurate daily records, field logs and progress reports
* Liaise with drilling crews, the client’s project engineer and site management
Requirements
* Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or another earth science discipline
* At least 3 years’ UK ground investigation experience
* Proven experience supervising cable percussive rigs
* Confident soil and rock core logging to British Standards
* CSCS xsabvtc card (SSSTS, CAT & Genny and First Aid an advantage)
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience with logging software (HoleBASE, gINT or AGS) desirable
What’s on offer
* £330 – £375 per day, depending on experience
* Weekly pay through Ltd company ,CIS, PAYE or umbrella
* Ongoing contract on a well-run GI project, with potential for further work
To apply, send your CV with a summary of your rig supervision and rock core logging experience, or call Apex Search and Selection for a confidential chat...
Logging Engineer in Longford employer: Apex Search and Selection Limited
Apex Search is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where craftsmanship and engineering excellence converge. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to take ownership of prestigious projects across London and the South of England, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. The company’s commitment to quality and client satisfaction, combined with its outstanding reputation in bespoke feature staircases, makes it a rewarding place for professionals seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
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