Job description
Site Geologist or Site Engineering Geologist, Coventry, SOCOTEC UK, Up to £30,000 plus company van + fuel card, additional site based daily bonus + stay away allowances worth up to £5K+ p/a
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 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 Site Geologist or Site Engineering Geologist to join an enthusiastic team delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to a wide range of clients across the UK.
Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Your confidence and knowledge of ground investigation techniques
- An ability to prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment.
- An ability to act as a Site Agent or a support role, supervising multiple activities and staff for short and longer term projects.
- An ability to Perform in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the specification and current technical standards and to log Soil and Rock in accordance with BS5930:2015 + A1:2020 and the specification.
- Accurate record keeping of all fieldwork tasks performed
- Good liaison skills with clients as well as colleagues
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.