Senior Site Engineer (Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical)
📍 South West England | 💼 Full-Time | £35,000 – £40,000 | 🚗 Site & Office Based
Are you an experienced Geo-Environmental or Geotechnical Engineer who still loves being on site—but also wants a say in the bigger picture?
We’re a well-established, close-knit consultancy with over 25 years in the ground investigation sector. Our dynamic team blends experienced leadership with an energetic junior cohort, and we’re currently looking for a Senior Site Engineer to help us keep growing.
This role bridges a crucial gap—ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on site work and technical leadership. You’ll manage investigations, mentor junior staff, contribute to planning and reporting, and play a visible role in delivering high-quality ground investigations from start to finish.
🚧 What You’ll Do
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Lead and manage the delivery of small to large-scale Ground Investigations
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Plan and supervise fieldwork, liaising with clients and contractors
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Review and develop RAMS, CPPs, and health & safety documentation
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Draft and review factual, interpretive and design reports
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Mentor junior team members and support development training programmes
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Maintain project records and contribute to quality assurance
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Actively contribute to team development and innovation
🎯 What You’ll Bring
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~5+ years of hands-on experience in Geoenvironmental or Geotechnical Engineering
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Proven experience managing and delivering site investigations
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Strong reporting and technical writing skills
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Excellent communication and mentoring abilities
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BSc/BEng in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering (or related field)
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SSSTS / CSCS (SMSTS desirable)
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Full UK Driving Licence
🌱 Why Join Us?
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Work on meaningful projects across the public and private sector—from award-nominated harbour redevelopments to complex ground investigations for housebuilders and councils
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Be part of a supportive, family-feel team where your voice matters
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Stay involved in site work while growing your technical and leadership profile
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Enjoy a varied project portfolio with full lifecycle involvement—from planning to reporting
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Career development and progression within a growing and well-respected team