Senior Geologist
Are you ready to take the lead on complex geotechnical and geological challenges across major infrastructure projects?
Do you thrive on transforming geological data into practical engineering solutions?
Want to play a key role in shaping sustainable construction through innovative ground engineering and materials management?
Does this match your ambition? Let's dive into the details.
About Us
Based in Scotland, we are delivering some of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure and construction projects, combining engineering excellence with a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental responsibility.
What you can look forward to as the next Senior Geologist:
* Working on large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects with significant technical complexity.
* Influencing sustainable construction through materials reuse, waste reduction, and low-carbon solutions.
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative engineering outcomes.
The Role
We're on the hunt for a Senior Geologist to join our clients growing team. In this role, you'll provide expert geological and geotechnical leadership, helping to manage ground risks, optimise construction solutions, and support the successful delivery of major projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead geological investigations, field assessments, and ground condition evaluations.
* Interpret geological and geotechnical data to support engineering and construction decision-making.
* Provide technical oversight during remediation, earthworks, foundation construction, tunnelling, and blasting activities.
* Deliver and review geotechnical analyses, including bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, and ground improvement assessments.
* Develop Materials Management Plans and oversee waste classification activities.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate ground and land quality risks throughout the project lifecycle.
* Support business development activities through technical input and bid support.
* Manage project budgets, programmes, and resources for allocated work scopes.
* Ensure technical excellence and compliance with current industry standards and best practices.
* Build strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, local authorities, and project stakeholders.
What You Bring
* Minimum 10 years' relevant geology or geotechnical experience, including significant field-based experience.
* Degree qualified in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
* Strong ability to interpret ground investigation data and apply sound engineering judgement.
* Experience supporting major construction, infrastructure, earthworks, or environmental projects.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
* Strong understanding of sustainability, environmental management, and construction processes.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and support project delivery across various locations.
Bonus:
* Experience working on projects within Scotland.
* Experience with blasting operations and earthworks contractors.
* Experience working with material processing plants.
* Mineral Sector Safety Passport.
* Current MPQC Blasting Cards.
* Quarry Regulations awareness.
What's In It For You
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and engineering projects.
* Clear career progression and professional development opportunities.
* Collaborative and supportive working environment.
* Exposure to cutting-edge geotechnical and geological challenges.
* Ongoing training and support towards professional accreditation and career growth.
Ready to Apply?
Don't just take the next job - take the next step in your geological and engineering career.
Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter to malak.gomaa@energipeople.com