16th October, 2026
About the Company
A well-established ground investigation contractor delivering specialist geotechnical and geo-environmental services across the UK. With over a decade of experience, the company provides high-quality site investigation and subsurface assessment services to clients across infrastructure, commercial, residential and brownfield development sectors.
The business combines strong technical capability with practical field delivery, offering a full range of services including borehole drilling, trial pitting, in-situ testing, groundwater and gas monitoring, laboratory coordination, and geotechnical and contaminant risk assessment. Projects are delivered with a strong emphasis on safety, technical accuracy, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Due to continued growth and increasing workload, an opportunity has arisen for a Geologist with a minimum of two years' consultancy or contractor experience to join the team.
The Role
This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer confident in both field delivery and technical reporting. You will be responsible for managing site investigations from scoping through to final reporting, while maintaining strong client communication and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver geoenvironmental and geotechnical site investigations from initial scope to completion.
- Design and supervise site investigation programmes including boreholes, trial pits, in-situ testing, groundwater and gas monitoring.
- Undertake detailed soil and rock logging in accordance with UK standards (e.g., BS5930).
- Coordinate laboratory testing schedules and review results to inform interpretation.
- Prepare and review factual and interpretative reports, including geotechnical and contamination risk assessments.
- Support remediation strategy development and validation where required.
- Prepare quotations and contribute to tenders for small to medium-scale projects.
- Monitor project budgets and maintain commercial awareness throughout delivery.
- Liaise directly with clients, contractors, and regulators to ensure smooth project progression.
- Provide mentorship and technical support to junior engineers, technicians, and site staff.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental site investigation.
- Strong experience in site supervision, soil and rock logging, and sampling.
- Proven ability to manage projects from inception to reporting stage.
- Excellent technical reporting skills and familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks and site investigation standards.
- Strong communication and client-facing skills.
- Commercial awareness with experience in quoting, budgeting, and cost control.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience working within a ground investigation contractor environment.
- Knowledge of contaminated land legislation and risk assessment methodologies.
- Professional memberships (or working towards).
- CSCS card.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- 28 days holidays + Bank Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Flexible and hybrid working conditions
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Exposure to a wide range of UK projects and sectors.
- Clear pathway for career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility within a growing business.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and training support.
- Annual subscriptions
Geologist - Stockport in Manchester employer: Bridgewater Consultancy
As a leading specialist ground engineering contractor based in Camberley, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to tackle complex geotechnical challenges. With a strong commitment to professional development, we offer extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the geotechnical field.
