Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Edinburgh

Igne are seeking to appoint Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Engineering Geologist to join their successful and expanding Ground Investigation Division (GI Scotland) based from Hamilton, Glasgow. You will be responsible for managing large complex ground investigation projects and have the expertise to write first class interpretative reports. It will be expected that you bring a significant amount of experience and be chartered or actively working towards it.

If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated company who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Site investigation contract supervision / management (of drilling rigs and personnel) and liaising with clients
• Soil and rock logging to current guidelines
• Trial pitting works
• In-situ testing
• Environmental groundwater / gas monitoring and sampling
• Timely submission of site information, such as: drilling records, weekly timesheets etc
• Health and safety responsibilities in connection with preparing site-specific working practice documentation, site inductions and ensuring site operative welfare and safety.

The following are requirements for this position

• Bachelor or Masters’ degree in a related subject (Geotechnical Engineering, Geology/Hydrogeology and Environmental Science or related discipline)
• Previous experience in contract management of ground investigation projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and reporting abilities
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Full driving licence (travel is required)

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
• Health cash plan & medical cashback
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
• High street discounts & long service awards

In return, we can offer you an exciting career in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company. We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne’s six service categories are: ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, drilling specialists, geothermal, and geo-environmental.