Site Investigation Engineer

Senior Geotechnical / Ground Investigation Engineer

• Newcastle / North East
• £500-£550 per day Inside IR35
• 3-month rolling contract
• 80% Site / 20% Office

Advance TRS are recruiting for an experienced Geotechnical / Ground Investigation Engineer to support major construction and urban regeneration projects across the North East.

The role will focus on brownfield site investigations, ground investigation management and site-based supervision, working across a range of construction projects.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning, managing and supervising ground investigation works, including drilling and associated site investigations.

• Planning and managing ground investigations across construction and brownfield sites.
• Supervising drilling, boreholes, trial pitting, window sampling and in-situ testing.
• Logging soil and rock in accordance with BS 5930.
• Carrying out groundwater, ground gas and surface water monitoring.
• Managing specialist GI subcontractors and laboratories.
• Reviewing RAMS, method statements, permits and technical documentation.
• Producing and reviewing factual Ground Investigation Reports (GIRs).
• Ensuring works comply with H&S legislation, BS 5930, BS 10175 and relevant industry standards.
• Providing technical support and site-based engineering input throughout the investigation and construction process.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong background in:

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Engineering Geology
• Ground Investigation / Site Investigation
• Borehole and drilling supervision
• Brownfield or contaminated land investigations
• Trial pitting and window sampling
• Soil and rock logging
• Groundwater and ground gas monitoring
• Managing GI contractors and specialist subcontractors

Previous experience within the water sector is advantageous but not essential. Experience across construction, infrastructure, brownfield regeneration, highways, rail or other major infrastructure projects will also be considered.

Please contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.