Geologist / Engineering Geologist - Salary 25,000 to 35,000 p/a depending on experience plus company vehicle and allowances. Are you interested in Geotechnical ground investigation for construction? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Geologist, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed. As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Geologist to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride. We are looking for a reliable, flexible and driven Geologist to join our Geotechnical team in Coventry. As a member of Geotechnical, you will be exposed to a variety of unique projects throughout the country. It is key that you have the balance to be proactive and independent, while simultaneously being a strong team player. Good management skills, and a strong understanding with experience in the industry are vital in order to succeed in this role. The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to): Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful applicant will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic GI Operations team at our Coventry office and will be responsible for delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to our wide ranging client base across the UK. SOCOTEC work in a wide range of sectors including major infrastructure for highways and rail, nuclear, new build, onshore and offshore energy and environmental. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Confident and knowledgeable of ground investigation techniques 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. Responsible for the planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations throughout the United Kingdom. Logging of Soil and Rock in accordance with the specification and BS5930:2015A1:2020. Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed. Act as a Site Agent or a support role, supervising multiple activities and staff for short and longer term projects. Performing in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the specification and current technical standards. Liaise with Clients / Engineers / Main Contractors throughout the site works phase. Managing and collating site data using company software systems. Assist in the compilation of monthly financial project accounts. Be able to write factual reports. Carry out work in accordance with company Health and Safety rules. Have a minimum level of fitness required to undertake all site based tasks listed above on a variety of sites including active construction sites and linear projects for roads and railways. About Geotechnical Listed in the top 10 of the GETop 100 Geotechnical companies, our highly trained skilled Geotechnical team focus on understanding the site conditions for all UK construction projects. By conducting rigorous testing and sampling in the field, both above and below ground, our team identify and interpret conditions that will impact the subsequent stages of construction. Our services are vital in order to kick start any project, whether it be tower blocks in a major city, new bridges, major roads and rail tunnels or even home extensions. A career with the experienced Geotechnical team means rarely working on the same project twice and having the satisfaction of ensuring the built world around us is safe and stable. What s in it for you? 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, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited. Why SOCOTEC? Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Geologist, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services. We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. YouGrowWeGrow 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.