Project Manager (Ground investigation)

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Ground Investigation Project Manager, SOCOTEC, Maidstone

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our 270 strong Geotechnical Team. SOCOTEC is the UK’s market leading provider of site investigation, ranking 6th in the Ground Engineering top 100 Geotechnical companies for 2021. Expert field operations, backed up by UKAS accredited analytical testing and proven technical support, draw on over 90 years’ experience in delivering high quality, award-winning site investigation services to help our clients to minimise ground related uncertainty and risk, as well as maximising efficiencies. With a strong heritage of training, career path planning and support for professional qualifications, SOCOTEC UK is the ideal choice for starting and developing your geotechnical career.

We’re looking for a candidate who can:

1. Plan and manage projects and business operations within their scope of responsibility.
2. Develop and maintain existing and new business in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
3. Promote SOCOTEC’s full range of geotechnical services.
4. Be confident and knowledgeable of various ground investigation techniques.
5. Take day to day responsibility for planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations around Yorkshire and across the UK.
6. Project Manage various small to large scale (£1M+) ground investigation projects from award through to project completion.
7. Take full responsibility for the financial control of a project from award to completion.
8. Compile monthly financial project accounts and assist the Operations Manager in maintaining the financial performance of projects.
9. Manage a small team of site engineers and site technicians.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

1. 5 to 8 years plus of industry experience.
2. Minimum of 1 years’ experience in project management.
3. Excellent awareness of ground investigation specifications, procedures, techniques, British Standards and codes of practice.
4. Awareness and ability to implement Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
5. Awareness of ICE, NCE contracts and the effective administration of them.
6. Awareness of geotechnical and Geo Environmental laboratory testing.
7. Awareness/experience in data management and collating large volumes of data.
8. Awareness of data presentation using borehole log software packages and report compilation.
9. Computer literate and competent in use of MS Office.
10. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
11. Mobility, flexibility and commitment.

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.