Senior Engineering Geologist

About the Role
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Permanent position
- Standard working hours with potential for flexibility
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects
- Supportive and collaborative work environment

Duties/Responsibilities
- Oversee onsite and remote day-to-day operational control of multiple small to medium contracts or individual large contracts, focusing on delivery, safety, quality, cost control, performance to programme, and customer service
- Manage change within the scope of contracts, including Health and Safety, Operational, and Commercial aspects
- Day-to-day management of assigned staff and workload
- Mentor and develop subordinate staff
- Undertake pre-tender site walkovers and provide feedback to estimators
- Attend pre-contract award meetings with external clients, engineers, and safety professionals
- Produce and review Health, Safety & Environment documentation, quality plans, and works programmes
- Organise and plan works to ensure safe and efficient execution
- Handle procurement and hire of plant, equipment, and materials
- Prepare, review, and submit plant, labour, and HSE returns
- Ensure contracts are correctly resourced and efficiently managed
- Monitor and review on-site contract activities and technical outputs
- Attend contract progress meetings and review subcontractor performance and documentation
- Oversee contract correspondence and ensure timely handling of Early Warnings and compensation events

About You
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related field, or equivalent qualification
- Significant experience within the geotechnical industry with a solid understanding of ground conditions, drilling, ground investigation, and drilling and grouting techniques
- In-depth understanding of geotechnical processes and strong knowledge of contract management
- Excellent written English and letter-writing skills
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, database maintenance, and reporting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and team members
- Commercial knowledge and experience with a high level of contractual awareness