Salary: GBP35,000 – GBP40,000
Location: Inverness, Scotland
Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
A leading ground investigation contractor is looking to appoint a Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing Inverness team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a hands‑on role and wants to be heavily involved in the delivery of site investigations across a wide range of infrastructure, renewable energy, commercial and residential projects throughout Scotland.
This position offers a balance of site supervision, project management and technical reporting, with opportunities to progress into senior and management‑level positions.
Responsibilities
- Managing and delivering ground investigation projects from mobilisation through to completion.
- Supervising drilling rigs, trial pitting operations and site investigation works.
- Logging soil and rock samples to current industry standards.
- Scheduling fieldwork and coordinating subcontractors and site teams.
- Undertaking site inspections and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.
- Interpreting ground investigation data and preparing factual reports.
- Liaising with clients, contractors and project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
- Managing project budgets, programmes and resource allocation.
- Supporting junior engineers and site technicians.
Requirements
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience within ground investigation, site investigation or geotechnical contracting.
- Strong understanding of drilling techniques, sampling and site operations.
- Experience supervising site works and managing projects.
- Good report writing and data interpretation skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- CSCS card preferred.
Whats on Offer
- Competitive salary and regular pay reviews.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Overtime and site allowances.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing contractor.
- Exposure to major infrastructure and renewable energy projects across Scotland.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected ground investigation contractor and play a key role in delivering technically challenging projects across Scotland.
