Site Engineer

Job Description
Location:
Principally Site Based in Northern England and Scotland
Hours:
Full-Time (37.5 hours / week),
Reporting to:
Regional Manager
Salary:
£28,500 - £32,750
About Us:
CGL is an award-winning ground engineering consultancy renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across various sectors. With a commitment to excellence and continuous development, we provide a dynamic and supportive environment for our team members to thrive.
Job Description:
We're seeking a Site-Based Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist with 2-3 years of experience to support and manage ground investigations for large-scale energy infrastructure projects spanning remote areas of Scotland and the North of England. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the completion and compliance of Health & Safety documentation, client and subcontractor liaison onsite, and project management reporting to our office-based Project Manager. You'll supervise site works, including various drilling techniques, sampling and in-situ testing, and undertake gas and groundwater monitoring. Producing project deliverables and maintaining timely records are crucial aspects of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
· Ensuring completion and compliance with H&S documentation (RAMS, Permits, etc).
· Client and subcontractor liaison onsite.
· Project Management onsite ensuring compliance with the clients specification and relevant British Standards and industry guidance.
· Supervision of site works, including dynamic sampling, rotary coring, cable percussive drilling, trial pitting and in-situ testing and sampling.
· Gas and Groundwater monitoring and sampling from monitoring installations.
· Producing accurate project deliverables (exploratory hole logs, schedules, site records and chain of custodies) and ensuing they are turned around in a timely manner.
· Supporting administration of the contract, raising potential notifiable events (Early Warning or Compensation) in an appropriate timeframe to the CGL PM.
Skills and Experience:
· Suitable qualification/experience in Geoscience, Engineering or Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical related discipline.
· Valid First Aid, CSCS card, SSSTS and/or IOSH Safe Supervision of Geotechnical sites (preferable but not essential).
· Previous’ experience with Geotechnical/Environmental supervision would be advantageous.
· Ability to problem-solve in the field and communicate effectively with the team.
· Strong teamwork and independent work capabilities.
Requirements:
· BSc in Geology, Geoscience, Engineering or Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical related discipline.
· MSc in Geology, Geoscience, Engineering or Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical related discipline (preferable but not essential).
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits:
· Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
· Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
· Comprehensive training provided with a route to Chartership if needed.
· Vibrant and inclusive work culture fostering innovation and collaboration.