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Project Engineer - Ground Investigation

Enable ResourcingCliddesden, Basingstoke🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers fantastic growth potential within a reputable consultancy, allowing you to gain comprehensive experience in all facets of ground investigation projects and develop your technical reporting skills. You'll thrive here if you're an ambitious engineer eager to contribute to diverse projects and collaborate with experienced professionals in a hybrid environment. Embrace this exciting opportunity to advance your career and make a real impact.

Quick Overview

Salary
£35k - £45k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Are you a Project Engineer looking to develop your career within a well-established geotechnical and ground investigation consultancy? Our client is seeking an ambitious engineer to join their Hampshire-based team, delivering a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in all aspects of site investigation and geotechnical engineering, with clear opportunities for professional development and progression. Working alongside experienced engineers and geologists, you’ll play a key role in the planning, coordination and delivery of ground investigation projects, gaining exposure from initial site assessments through to final reporting and client delivery. The Role The successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, taking responsibility for site investigations, project coordination and technical reporting. Duties will include:

  • Planning and managing ground investigation programmes.
  • Producing desk studies and carrying out site walkovers.
  • Overseeing intrusive site investigations and groundworks activities.
  • Coordinating laboratory testing and sample schedules.
  • Monitoring remediation and site-based works.
  • Assisting with risk assessments and technical assessments.
  • Producing factual and interpretative reports.
  • Liaising with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders throughout delivery. About You We’re keen to speak with candidates who have experience within geotechnical engineering, ground investigation, environmental consultancy or a related discipline. You will ideally have:
  • A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or similar.
  • Around 5+ years’ industry experience.
  • Experience working on site investigation projects.
  • Strong technical reporting skills.
  • A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of projects.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A full UK driving licence. What’s On Offer?
  • Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000.
  • Profit-related bonus scheme.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Company vehicle following qualifying period.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Pension contribution.
  • Life assurance cover.
  • Professional membership fees paid.
  • Ongoing CPD, training and career development support. This opportunity would suit a Project Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Engineering Geologist or Ground Investigation Engineer looking to join a business that actively invests in the development of its people and offers genuine long-term career progression

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