Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineers Location : London and South Salary : Competitive Contract Type : Permanent Working Hours : 40 hours per week Monday-Friday What youll do : YOUR MISSION At Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions our mission is to deliver high-quality geotechnical services that support safe and efficient infrastructure development. As a Geotechnical Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of projects maintaining safety and environmental compliance and driving client satisfaction. Your leadership will enable our teams to deliver technical excellence meet project milestones and contribute to our companys success. ROLE PURPOSE Youll be responsible for planning supervising and delivery of geotechnical site investigations to support infrastructure construction and environmental projects. This role involves technical leadership in field operations data analysis reporting and client liaison ensuring high standards of safety quality and technical accuracy. Key Responsibilities Supervise site investigation activities including drilling sampling and in-situ testing. Log soil and rock samples in accordance with BS5930 and other relevant standards. Prepare factual geotechnical reports. Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental regulations during site activities. Maintain accurate records and manage geotechnical data using digital tools and software. Support senior engineers in project delivery and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 2. Client Engagement Liaise with clients contractors and internal teams to ensure project requirements are met Maintain open communication with clients providing regular updates and addressing any concerns. Build strong client relationships to foster trust and drive repeat business. 3. Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) Compliance Assist management team with promoting a culture of safety by ensure yourself and those you supervise complying with safety procedures and rules. Ensure environmental practices align with company policies including waste reduction and energy efficiency. 4. Team Development & Leadership Lead by example fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and innovation. Support the development of the junior engineers through mentoring and training. What were looking for : Essentials Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (BSc or MSc) or a related field. Ability to collaborate closely with our technical team in project delivery and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Minimum 2 5 years of experience in ground investigation and geotechnical engineering. Sufficient understanding of UK ground conditions geology and geotechnical standards (e.g. Eurocode 7 BS5930). Experience in geotechnical software (e.g. HoleBASE SI gINT AGS data formats). Excellent communication and report-writing skills. Full UK driving licence (preferred for site work). Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively. Desirables Willingness to travel throughout the UK. CSCS Card Working towards chartership (CEng CGeol RoGEP). Familiarity with digital data capture. Knowledge of CDM regulations as related to the construction environment. Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment Why join us : Career Development Focus : Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities : Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment : Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package : 23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. #INDHP Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond. Key Skills Construction Inspection,Business Development,GIS,Geotechnical Engineering,Communication skills,Construction Experience,Data Collection,Project Management,Project Planning,Autocad,Horizontal Drilling,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr