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Date Added: Mon 09/03/2026

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Hamilton, UK
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Company: FIRST ACHIEVE LTD

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Senior Engineer - Ground Investigation

Location: Hamilton / On-siteHours: 45 hours per weekAgency: First Achieve Recruitment (on behalf of our client)

We are supporting a leading geotechnical and ground investigation business in the appointment of a Senior Engineer. This role involves leading ground investigation projects, providing technical expertise, and supporting the development of junior engineers.

The Role
  • Lead and manage ground investigation projects from start to completion.

  • Provide technical guidance, training and mentorship to engineering staff.

  • Ensure quality assurance across all site works, data collection and reporting.

  • Support Health & Safety documentation including risk assessments and method statements.

  • Collect and interpret geological and geotechnical data.

  • Produce factual, GIR and interpretative reports to high standards.

  • Assist with project scheduling, tender preparation and client communication.

About You

Knowledge:

  • Ground investigation techniques, soil mechanics, geology.

  • Industry specifications, standards and contract documents (ICC GI, NEC3/4).

  • CDM 2015 Regulations.

Skills:

  • Strong communication, organisation and leadership abilities.

  • Confident decision-maker with excellent client management skills.

  • High attention to quality and accuracy in reporting.

Experience:

  • Background in the ground investigation industry.

  • Experience running projects and managing stakeholders.

  • Strong report writing skills (factual, GIR, interpretative).

Qualifications:

  • Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline.

Salary & Benefits
  • c. £45,000 depending on experience

  • 45 hours per week

  • 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays)

  • Buy and sell holiday scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Pension scheme

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

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