Senior Ground Investigation Engineer

Senior Ground Investigation Engineer in Achvarasdal, Thurso (KW14), KW14 7QZ | BAM UK & Ireland My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Ground Investigation Section Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Achvarasdal, Thurso (KW14), KW14 7QZ Competitive plus Company Car, Pension, Private Healthcare & Life Assur 1 week ago Senior Industrial Engineer Frontier Resourcing Ltd Glenrothes (KY6), KY6 1AE Competitive salary with excellent benefits package 6 days ago Geotechnical Engineer - Expression of interest Stantec South West Competitive 1 week ago Electrical Engineer Surveyor Pioneer Selection Inverness (IV1), IV1 Basic up to £48236, Benefits 3 weeks ago Design Engineer (Timber Frame / Construction) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow (G1) £40000 - £50000 per annum + Company Benefits 2 weeks ago Graduate Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector Stantec Inverness, Inverness-Shire Competitive 1 week ago Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer – Glasgow (2026) AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Principal Engineer Ports and Maritime Jacobs Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Geotechnical Section Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 9BL Competitive plus Company Car, Pension, Private Healthcare & Life Assur 6 days ago Senior Ground Investigation Engineer BAM UK & Ireland View Profile Achvarasdal, Thurso (KW14), KW14 7QZ Permanent Published: 1 week ago Competitive plus Company Car, Pension, Private Healthcare & Life Assur Apply Save Senior Ground Investigation Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Apply Building a sustainable tomorrow Join BAM's Ground Engineering team and help deliver some of Scotland's most significant infrastructure, energy and development projects. Our engineers lead the delivery of safe, profitable and technically excellent ground investigations across Scotland, providing the critical ground data that enables projects to be designed and constructed with confidence. From renewable energy developments and electricity transmission infrastructure to transportation, water and major civil engineering projects, no two projects are the same. As a Senior Ground Investigation Engineer, you will play a key role in leading project delivery, developing engineers and helping shape the future growth of our Ground Investigation team in Scotland. Your team Ground investigation remains a site-focused profession and our projects frequently take place across Scotland, including the Highlands, Islands and other remote locations. No two projects are the same. One week you could be supporting a transmission infrastructure project in the Highlands, the next providing technical leadership on rail, transportation, renewable energy, water or major civil engineering projects elsewhere in Scotland. The role requires flexibility and a willingness to work away from home when projects demand it. We recognise the commitment this requires and ensure our reward package appropriately reflects the nature of the work and the contribution our people make. As part of BAM's Ground Engineering team, you'll join a highly experienced group with a strong reputation for technical excellence, safe delivery and developing talented people. Making Possible As a Senior Ground Investigation Engineer, you will take ownership of the planning and delivery of ground investigation projects, ensuring resources, programme, commercial and technical requirements are effectively managed. You will provide technical leadership across a wide range of projects, helping to maintain high standards of delivery whilst supporting the development of engineers and graduates within the business. Key Responsibilities Leading the planning and delivery of ground investigation projects. Ensuring appropriate resources, plant, subcontractors and materials are available to support successful project delivery. Acting as a key project representative, coordinating permits, access requirements, stakeholder engagement and other site-related activities where required. Providing technical leadership to engineers, drill crews and project teams. Reviewing investigation strategies, specifications and methodologies. Supporting project managers with programme planning, delivery and resource management. Reviewing AGS data, laboratory results and technical deliverables. Managing project risks, opportunities and technical challenges. Monitoring programme performance and commercial delivery. Leading, developing and mentoring engineers within the Scottish Ground Investigation team. Building and maintaining strong client relationships. Supporting framework growth, repeat business opportunities and tender submissions across Scotland. Driving technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. What do you bring to the role? We would like to hear from candidates with experience in some of the following areas: Leading and delivering ground investigation projects. Engineering geology or geotechnical engineering. Ground investigation reporting and data management. Health, safety and environmental leadership. Managing multidisciplinary site teams. Technical review and quality assurance. Commercial awareness and project delivery. Client-facing project management. Mentoring and developing engineers. You will typically hold a degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Professional registration as IEng, CEng, CGeol or RoGEP is desirable but not essential. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Apply In Short Industry Construction & Property Founded 1865 Location Farnborough Company size 1000+ We are BAM We imagine, create and enrich buildings and infrastructure
across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to
enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where
people can live, work and thrive. Our vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow. That’s why we
think beyond the build and focus on the bigger impact. It’s how we make the
iconic buildings and infrastructure that shape our society. Restless in our pursuit of better, we work collaboratively
with our partners to unlock what’s possible, together. That's because we
believe in actions, not words. And that’s why we’re on a mission to make possible. How We Work As part of Royal BAM Group, one of the largest construction
and civil engineering groups in Europe, we are a growing multi-billion-euro
business. Guided by strong values, we partner with ambitious clients who share
our vision and are excited by its potential. Together, our determination helps
break new ground, drives real social impact and futureproofs communities. Forming part of the BAM UK & Ireland Division, BAM is a leading edge supplier of civil engineering services employing over
3,000 people and is fully focused on delivering quality infrastructure projects
on behalf of all our customers. Thinking differently to deliver better infrastructure is
achievable thanks to our great people – they are at the heart of everything we
do. We nurture great teams by encouraging, educating and investing in
incredible people. Our projects create local opportunities and enhance lives,
leaving a legacy we’re all proud of. We support our people to work flexibly, maximise their
talents and progress their careers, so they can lead fulfilling lives at home
and at work. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, fairness, and
respect runs through everything we do. We want everyone to have a sense of
belonging here at BAM, where they can contribute to our fantastic projects,
share experiences with their colleagues, and have their voice heard. Our Values At BAM, we are united by our values. They sit at the heart
of what we do – from how we innovate – to how we interact. It is these values that lay the foundations for our success: We
are Reliable – we deliver what we promise with a focus on quality We
are Inclusive – we seek out new perspectives take inspiration from
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are Sustainable – we are all responsible for building a sustainable
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are Collaborative – we listen and include communities, colleagues, clients
and supply chain in our decisions because together we thrive We take
Ownership – because we know that great outcomes start with taking
responsibility and pride in our work. Benefits Depending on your role, when you join us you could have
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volunteering day Flexible
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and Professional Development programmes Open a World of possibilities Join us in Making Possible Similar Senior Ground Investigation Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Ground Investigation Section Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Achvarasdal, Thurso (KW14), KW14 7QZ Competitive plus Company Car, Pension, Private Healthcare & Life Assur 1 week ago Senior Industrial Engineer Frontier Resourcing Ltd Glenrothes (KY6), KY6 1AE Competitive salary with excellent benefits package 6 days ago Geotechnical Engineer - Expression of interest Stantec South West Competitive 1 week ago Electrical Engineer Surveyor Pioneer Selection Inverness (IV1), IV1 Basic up to £48236, Benefits 3 weeks ago Design Engineer (Timber Frame / Construction) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow (G1) £40000 - £50000 per annum + Company Benefits 2 weeks ago Graduate Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector Stantec Inverness, Inverness-Shire Competitive 1 week ago Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer – Glasgow (2026) AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Principal Engineer Ports and Maritime Jacobs Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Geotechnical Section Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 9BL Competitive plus Company Car, Pension, Private Healthcare & Life Assur 6 days ago Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Achvarasdal Jobs in Achvarasdal Get hired. Find success. Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy