Reporting Geotechnical Engineer

Igne is looking for a Geotechnical Reports Engineer to join our team in Chester-le-Street, Durham.  Are you a Geotechnical Engineer looking to move from a site-based role into a rewarding office-based position, or returning to work after a career break? This is a great opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a supportive and growing team. 

The role is offered on a full-time permanent contract with a focus on office-based technical work. We are also open to discussing job share arrangements or part-time hours for the right candidates.

If you want to return to an innovative, collaborative team environment where your experience is valued and you can make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

Perfect for Geotechnical professionals who want to: 

• Apply their technical expertise in a stable, office-focused environment
• Work regular hours without the demands of site-based fieldwork
• Develop specialized reporting skills while building on existing experience
• Join a supportive team that values knowledge and professional development

This is an excellent opportunity to join as part of the GI England & Wales division, contributing to high-quality reporting and interpretation of ground investigation data. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Soil and rock logging in compliance with relevant British Standards/Eurocodes
• Quality checking of driller and engineering exploratory hole records
• Processing and reviewing site data (monitoring, testing data, groundwater loggers, vibrating wire piezometers, inclinometer readings etc.)
• Correlating exploratory hole records with laboratory testing
• Factual reporting and documentation
• Producing and checking AGS data

What We're Looking For: 

• Previous experience in soil and rock logging
• Background in factual reporting (recent experience preferred but not essential)
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Experience correlating exploratory hole records and geotechnical laboratory testing
• Knowledge of Openground (desirable but training provided)
• A degree in Geology or closely related discipline
• Enthusiasm to refresh skills and grow within an office-based technical role

Salary & Benefits:

• c£35,000 per annum
• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Continuous Training and Development
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Buy/Sell Annual Leave Scheme
• Medical Cashback Plan
• Death In Service Scheme
• Real Living Wage Employer

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop shop for pre- and post-construction services, Igne’s six service categories are: ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. At Igne, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to thrive. Our trained mental health first aiders are available for all employees, and we’re committed to helping our people grow through ongoing learning and development.

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.