Principal Engineering Geologist

The Vacancy
Principal Engineering Geologist – Coventry ¦ Full-Time ¦ Permanent
Are you ready to lead groundbreaking projects and shape the future of geotechnical engineering with IFA? Ian Farmer Associates, part of the dynamic RSK Group Ltd, is seeking a forward thinking
Principal Engineering Geologist
to join our thriving Coventry team.

As one of the UK's largest site investigation service providers, backed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory and the market leading Geosciences division of RSK, we offer you the platform to make a real impact.

What You'll Be Driving:

• Lead and manage complex ground investigations from concept to completion.
• Mentor and inspire a talented team of Senior, Graduate, and Junior Engineers.
• Ensure top-tier quality in soil and rock logging to BS5930 / Eurocode 7 standards.
• Craft and approve critical H&S documentation and lab schedules.
• Deliver high-quality Factual Reports, GIRs, and PIRs that shape infrastructure decisions.
• Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to bring projects to life.
• Support commercial strategy and project estimation alongside the Regional Manager.

What You Bring:

• Proven expertise in ground investigation and geotechnical reporting.
• Strong background in geology, earth sciences, or civil engineering.
• Commercial acumen and contractual awareness.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to work on-site when needed.
• Based near Coventry or open to relocation.

What You'll Gain:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits: buy extra holidays, childcare vouchers, private healthcare.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Access to mental health support and professional financial advice.
• Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
We are one of the leading ground investigation businesses in the UK. With offices throughout the UK, we can provide our geotechnical and environmental investigation techniques and services to clients throughout the country. These services are offered from each regional location, fully supported by an experienced team of civil engineers and geologists. Services include soil exploration by percussion boring, window sampling and mechanical excavation and rock exploration by rotary drilling and coring. Additionally, specialists are available, including materials technologists and on-site chemists, who can undertake associated testing and monitoring services and in situ tests such as plate loading, California bearing ratio and density, including nuclear density testing.

The company's materials technology and construction engineering service operates throughout the United Kingdom, undertaking and reporting on structural and condition surveys, BREEAM assessments and asbestos surveys. Its experience includes working on buildings, multistorey car parks, bridges, roads and other structures, such as sludge digesters to determine the effects of ageing, corrosion and degradation on structural stability. The company is approved for working in confined spaces and undertaking in situ testing that includes floor load tests and strain measurements.

Ian Farmer Associates is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?