Geotechnical Site Engineer

Position: Geotechnical Site Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established geotechnical and geoenvironmental contractor for an experienced Site Engineer to join their growing team based in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer with a ground investigation contracting background looking to join a respected business offering long-term career progression, excellent benefits and a strong pipeline of projects.

This is a fully site-based role, focused on the delivery and supervision of ground investigation works. There are no office-based or report writing responsibilities, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy being out on site and managing investigations from start to finish.

Geotechnical Site Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £32,000 - £36,000 depending on experience.
• 24 days annual leave, increasing by one day per completed year of service (up to 29 days).
• 8 Bank Holidays.
• 6% contributory pension following successful probation.
• Company van for commuting to and from site.
• Company fuel card.
• Mobile phone and laptop.
• £15 per night disruption allowance when working away.
• £20 per day subsistence allowance when working away.
• Holiday Buy-Back Scheme.
• Long-term career progression within an established ground investigation contractor.

Geotechnical Site Engineer Job Overview

• Supervise and deliver a variety of ground investigation projects across the UK.
• Organise and oversee site investigation works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and to specification.
• Liaise with drilling crews, subcontractors and project teams on site.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Manage site logistics, equipment and daily operations.
• Maintain effective communication between site teams and the office.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships on site.
• Support project delivery to ensure quality standards and programme requirements are achieved.

Geotechnical Site Engineer Job Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a ground investigation contractor.
• Previous experience supervising or delivering site investigation works.
• Good understanding of site investigation techniques including boreholes, trial pits and in-situ testing.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures on site.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Earth Science, Geology, Engineering Geology or Geotechnical-related qualification desirable.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.