Our client is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to support ground investigation and geo-environmental projects across Durham, Glasgow, Manchester and wider UK locations. This is a permanent, full-time and entirely site-based role, focused on leading field operations and delivering site investigation contracts safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the delivery of ground investigation and site investigation projects across a range of sectors
- Managing day-to-day site operations, logistics, resources and project programmes
- Supervising Site Engineers, subcontractors and field teams
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and graduates
- Monitoring productivity, quality, safety and compliance throughout site activities
- Acting as a professional site-based point of contact for clients, project managers and stakeholders
- Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring project information is kept up to date
- Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective actions to support successful project delivery
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in site investigation contracting, ground investigation or related field operations
- Background in geology, earth sciences, environmental science, geotechnical engineering or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of site investigation techniques and ground conditions
- Experience supervising site teams and coordinating field-based activities
- Ability to lead projects safely, efficiently and in line with specifications
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
- Commercial awareness and understanding of contract delivery requirements
- Willingness to travel and work away from home across the UK when required
Consultancy-only backgrounds will not be suitable, as this position requires practical site investigation contracting experience. The role is fully site-based and does not include office-based or report-writing duties.
Benefits:
- Annual leave entitlement increasing with completed service, up to 29 days
- UK bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme following successful completion of the probation period
- Company mobile phone and laptop
- Company van for travel to and from site, including a fuel card
- Disruption and subsistence allowances when working away
- Access to a Holiday Buy-Back Scheme
- Two volunteer days to support a registered charity of your choice
If you are an experienced Senior Site Engineer with a strong background in site investigation contracting and geology, apply now to support the successful delivery of projects across the UK.