Geotechnical Section Engineer

Geotechnical Section Engineer

Full-Time No working from home possible
Royal BAM Group

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland require a Geotechnical or Section Geotechnical Engineer with significant experience to join the Ground Engineering business unit. As a Geotechnical or Section Geotechnical Engineer you will be planning and leading the safe, technically excellent delivery of geotechnical works on a varying range of projects across the South of the UK. You will be based at either our Godstone or Nailsea site offices (work in other areas may be required from time to time). This is predominately a site-based role that will require travel and living away from home as required.

Making Possible

As Geotechnical /Section Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Maintain open lines of communication with the Geotechnical team regarding the progress of the project and relevant developments
  • Writing and maintaining of HSQE documentation
  • Supervision & management of the safe, efficient delivery of geotechnical works’ to an excellent technical standard
  • Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Client, the supply chain and third parties
  • Maintain high levels of personal safety and environmental standards, implementing safe systems of work on site
  • Accurate record keeping for site activities, and short term forecasting of resources on a project basis
  • Awareness of project and business goals and able to relay these to the project team to increase workforce engagement with business

What do you bring to the role?

• Required – Experience in delivering geotechnical works’, competence at management and supervision of project teams, documentation writing, communication skills both written and verbal at all levels
• Preferred – RoGEP, Professional Membership, CSCS card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, PTS

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com


BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

Geotechnical Section Engineer employer: Royal BAM Group

At BAM, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our commitment to social sustainability not only drives meaningful impact in local communities but also provides our team members with unique opportunities to engage in diverse projects while enjoying competitive benefits such as flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and personal development initiatives. Join us in building a sustainable tomorrow in the beautiful regions of Aberdeenshire or Inverness, where your contributions will truly make a difference.

Royal BAM Group

Contact Details:

Royal BAM Group Recruitment Team