Mini Piling Asset & Technical Specialist

As part of a world leading geotechnical contracting group, Bachy Soletanche Limited specialises in all aspects of modern Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering, Including bored and displacement piling, diaphragm walls, grouting, mini piling, anchors, ground improvements and environmental engineering.

We value our team and colleagues as the most important assets we have and we know that it is working together to overcome the most complex geotechnical challenges that ultimately allows us to fuel that feeling of pride.

Our Mission: Proud to create sustainable geotechnical solutions through Trust, Partnership and Excellence.

Our Values: In line with our Mission Statement, the main Values that shape our behaviours, unify us a team and help us build long lasting relationships with our clients are: TEC-TAC = T eamwork, E xcellence, C reative, T rust, A ccountability, C aring.

The Role

Provide clarity on Mini Piling assets, improve equipment standards, and uplift workshop capability through structured processes, condition assessments and targeted knowledge transfer.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Develop and Implement a Mini Piling Asset Management Process

Design and implement a clear, repeatable process for cataloguing all Mini Piling (MP) equipment, including registering quantities, specifications, condition status and asset relationships (compatibility, groupings, dependencies).

· Deliver a complete MP asset register.

· Develop three documented processes:

o Asset registration & updating procedure

o Asset relationship mapping procedure

o Condition grading & action recommendation method

· Provide data‑driven recommendations to support CapEx planning, including identification of critical assets nearing end‑of‑life and potential replacement priorities.

2. Complete a Full Condition Assessment Programme and Introduce a Standard Inspection Method

Review the current process for the inspections of all MP equipment returning from site and including current condition assessment methods (incl. wear criteria, reporting templates, refurbishment scopes and photographic documentation).

· Develop a programme for the inspection of 100% of MP assets

· Produce a standard inspection procedure and damage report framework adopted by the workshop team.

· Provide a lifecycle recommendation (repair / refurb / replace) for each asset category.

3. Deliver a Mini Piling Technical Upskilling Programme for Plant Mechanics

Provide mentoring, participate in toolbox talks, and practical guidance to improve mechanic competence in MP systems, equipment operation, inspection and fault diagnosis.

· Organise structured training sessions with relevant OEMS / Suppliers.

· Conduct baseline and final skills assessments for each mechanic.

· Demonstrate a minimum 20% improvement in team competency scores.

· Act as primary technical reference for MP queries throughout the period.

What We’re Looking For

· Extensive hands-on experience with Mini Piling equipment, systems and tooling.

· Strong mechanical background with proven diagnostic and problem-solving ability.

· Ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to less experienced colleagues.

· Good understanding of equipment inspection techniques and QA processes.

· Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

· Appropriate CSCS card. (desirable)

· Full UK driving licence (desirable for site travel).

Why Bachy Soletanche?

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.

As well as being part one of the largest specialist geotechnical contractor and working in a collaborative environment, we offer:

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)

• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)

• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)

• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)

• Option to purchase additional annual leave

• Paid annual professional memberships

• Volunteering days

• Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.