Ground Investigation Engineer

Your new company

Hays are working in partnership with a well-established and rapidly expanding geo-environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality technical solutions across the UK and Ireland. The organisation operates across a diverse range of sectors including energy, water, defence, infrastructure, and environmental services.Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to technical excellence, the company combines specialist expertise with a multidisciplinary approach to provide innovative and sustainable solutions for complex ground and environmental challenges. With continued investment in people, technology, and project delivery, the business offers a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop, progress, and take ownership of their careers.The company places a strong emphasis on health & safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, ensuring best practice is embedded across all operations. Flexible working and employee wellbeing are also key priorities, making this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking both career progression and work-life balance.

Your new role

As a Ground Investigation Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations across sectors including energy, water, defence, and infrastructure. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in all stages of projects, from initial scoping and desk studies through to site supervision and reporting.
Responsibilities:

• Supporting the design and delivery of ground investigations
• Producing desk studies and contributing to interpretative reports
• Supervising site activities, including contractor coordination
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting geotechnical and environmental data
• Ensuring work is delivered safely and in line with best practice
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and communicating findings clearly

What you'll need to succeed
Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science, or similar
2-3 years of proven experience in ground investigation, including:

• Site supervision
• Logging and sampling
• Monitoring and reporting
• Strong IT and communication skills
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices
• Willingness to undertake site-based work (approx. 50%, including occasional overnight stays)
• Full UK driving licence

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible, hybrid working environment with a strong work-life balance focus.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
• Clear career progression within a global consultancy
• Support towards professional development and chartership
• Inclusive and collaborative working culture

What you need to do now
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