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Are you interested in Geotechnical ground investigation for construction? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Senior Engineer / Geologist as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.
As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Senior Engineer / Geologist to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.
We are looking for reliable, flexible and driven Senior Engineer / Geologist to join our Geotechnical Team. As a member of Geotechnical, you will be exposed to a variety of unique projects throughout the country. It is key that you have the balance to be proactive and independent, while simultaneously being a strong team player. Good management skills, and a strong understanding with experience in the industry are vital in order to succeed in this role.
The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):
* Day to day responsibility for planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations throughout the United Kingdom
* Prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment
* Liaise with clients / engineers / main contractors throughout the site works phase
* Compile monthly financial project accounts and assist the GI Projects Manager in maintaining the financial performance of projects
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
* Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline
* Full UK driving licence
* Have a minimum level of fitness required to undertake all site based tasks listed above on a variety of sites including active construction sites and linear projects for roads and railways
* 5 - 10 years relevant site and industry experience
About Geotechnical
Listed in the top 10 of the GETop 100 Geotechnical companies, our highly trained skilled Geotechnical team focus on understanding the site conditions for all UK construction projects. By conducting rigorous testing and sampling in the field, both above and below ground, our team identify and interpret conditions that will impact the subsequent stages of construction. Our services are vital in order to kick start any project, whether it be tower blocks in a major city, new bridges, major roads and rail tunnels or even home extensions. A career with the experienced Geotechnical team means rarely working on the same project twice and having the satisfaction of ensuring the built world around us is safe and stable.
What’s in it for you?
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.
Why SOCOTEC?
Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Senior Geologist or Engineering Geologist you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.
We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.
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