Senior Geologist / Engineering Geologist, SOCOTEC, based in Doncaster

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our 270 strong Geotechnical Team SOCOTEC is the UK’s market leading provider of site investigation, ranking 6th in the Ground Engineering top 100 Geotechnical companies for 2021. Expert field operations, backed up by UKAS accredited analytical testing and proven technical support, draw on over 90 years’ experience in delivering high quality, award winning site investigation services to help our clients to minimise ground related uncertainty and risk, as well as maximising efficiencies. With a strong heritage of training, career path planning and support for professional qualifications, SOCOTEC UK is the ideal choice for starting and developing your geotechnical career.

We’re looking for a Senior Site Engineer / Geologist to join an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to our wide ranging client base across the UK with the potential to work on international projects.

• Plan and manage projects and business operations within their scope of responsibility
• Confident and knowledgeable of various ground investigation techniques on both land and overwater
• 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
• Act as a Site Agent for medium to large scale ground investigation projects both on land and overwater
• Act as Logging Supervisor for medium to large scale ground investigation projects both on land and overwater
• Liaise with clients / engineers / main contractors throughout the site works phase
• Carry out work in accordance with company Health and Safety rules
• Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed
• Logging of Soil and Rock in accordance with the specification and BS5930
• Performing in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the specification and current technical standards
• Managing and collating site data using company software systems
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, represent the company at tender visits, and assist with the scoping of contracts where required
• Compile monthly financial project accounts and assist the GI Projects Manager in maintaining the financial performance of projects
• Promote SOCOTEC’s full range of geotechnical services
• Develop and maintain existing and new business in conjunction with the GI Projects Manager
• Assist the GI Project & Operations Manager in managing the continued technical and professional development of staff
• 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

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• 5 - 10 years of relevant site and industry experience
• Excellent awareness of GI specifications, procedures, techniques, standards, and codes of practice
• Awareness and ability to implement Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, up to 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family-friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

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.