At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage ground investigation projects and supervise site operations.
- Company: An established geotechnical contractor based in Enfield, North London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with annual reviews and a company vehicle or allowance.
- Other info: Full UK Driving Licence is mandatory; chartered status is advantageous.
- Why this job: Join a respected contractor with diverse projects across London and the South East.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering Geology or related field and significant ground investigation experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Enfield, North London
Salary: GBP40,000 - GBP55,000
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An established ground investigation and geotechnical contractor is looking to recruit a Senior Engineering Geologist to join its growing team based in Enfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering geologist looking to take on greater project responsibility while remaining involved in the technical and site delivery aspects of ground investigations. The successful candidate will work on a diverse range of projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial sectors throughout London and the South East.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and delivering ground investigation projects from tender stage through to completion.
- Supervising drilling rigs, trial pitting operations and site investigation works.
- Logging soil and rock samples in accordance with current industry standards.
- Preparing factual and interpretative ground investigation reports.
- Undertaking geotechnical assessments and providing foundation recommendations.
- Managing project programmes, budgets and resources.
- Liaising with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies.
- Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and engineering geologists.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality procedures.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience within ground investigation, engineering geology or geotechnical contracting.
- Strong knowledge of site investigation techniques and ground logging.
- Experience producing factual and interpretative reports.
- Excellent project management and client-facing skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Working towards or holding Chartered status would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Continued professional development and chartership support.
- Clear progression opportunities into principal and management positions.
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically challenging projects.
If you are a Senior Engineering Geologist looking to join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work across London and the South East, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
Senior Engineering Geologist in Enfield employer: TipTopJob
This contractor offers a competitive salary and pension scheme while supporting continued professional development. Located in Enfield, they focus on a variety of challenging projects across London and the South East, fostering growth within their team.
