Principal Engineering Geologist

Vinci; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for candidates that can manage day-to-day operational control of multiple contracts of all sizes, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, cost control, performance to programme, and customer service.

Candidates will be able to maintain commercial awareness ensuring the Company is not exposed financially and to achieve full margins from operational activities. Candidates will manage contracts such that they perform in line with budget and maintain a motivated, effective, and safety-conscious workforce. Candidates will ensure good client relations and that clients' requirements are met to maximize opportunities for repeat business and will support and mentor junior and senior-level engineers.

We are looking for qualified individuals with significant experience within the geotechnical industry, with a solid understanding of ground conditions, drilling, and site investigation works.

Candidates should have a good understanding of geotechnical processes and contract management with an excellent understanding of written English and a good understanding of letter writing. Candidates must have a good customer-service focus and a professional approach, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and members of the regional team.

Full UK Driving License Required

We are recruiting in both our Northern Region, based from Leeds.

Why us?

When you join the world's largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you're part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills, and take your career in any direction.

At Soil Engineering Geoservices, our highly skilled team provides leading geotechnical expertise through ground investigation, drilling and grouting, and geotechnical testing from three bases across the country, capable of undertaking a wide range of investigative and remediation techniques. Our experience over 60 years of business allows us to undertake both land and nearshore marine investigations, works in secure or high-risk environments, and a wide range of difficult and restricted access projects.

Supporting our Ground Investigation business, we maintain one of the country's largest single-site Geotechnical Laboratories, UKAS accredited for over 40 test disciplines, which undertakes testing for internal and external projects. The laboratory also maintains our In-Situ testing capability, including CBR and Plate Bearing tests.

A career at Soil Engineering means working with leading experts and continuously building your knowledge as part of a supportive community that takes care of one another.