Structural Soils
Engineering Manager
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Engineering Manager
Structural Soils – Glasgow Engineering Manager: Leading Exceptional Ground Investigation Projects
The Role: Engineering Manager, Structural Soils
A long-established supportive organisation with Scotland-wide growth, Structural Soils (part of RSK Group) is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Glasgow team and drive technical excellence amidst a strong pipeline of projects.
Ideal for those who thrive in closely-knit, local teams while leveraging the depth and resources of a national business, this role combines people leadership with cross-regional commercial and technical direction.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Growth
- Lead and support the development of a vibrant team of early- and mid-career engineers/engineering geologists in Glasgow.
- Foster an environment of technical mentorship and continuous professional growth.
Project & Compliance Oversight
- Provide technical leadership and performance assurance for ground investigation projects across Scotland.
- Ensure health and safety compliance ( specialists: Directors are partnered for process improvement).
- Oversee technical, commercial, and programme delivery including resources, SHEQ, and overall project performance.
Strategic Contributions
- Collaborate with senior colleagues and cross-GSK teams to shape future workload, align regional planning, and drive best practice.
- Act as a senior technical liaison for clients and internal clients—reviewing and approving reports and technical outputs.
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Experience & Expertise
- Significant UK ground investigation experience, with demonstrable technical authority.
- Proven management/leadership track record (e.g., team oversight in a technical capacity).
- Own-drive licence (mandatory for role-dependent fieldwork).
Qualifications
- BSc degree (preferably Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience, or related discipline).
- An MSc in a geotechnical/geoenvironmental discipline is desirable but not essential.
Technical & Transferrable Skills
- In-depth knowledge of national/UK geotechnical standards (especially BS 5930 & its modifications inclusive of BS 5930 +A2 standards).
- Precision-driven report writing with top-tier attention to quality/accuracy.
- Client-facing and stakeholder communication—confident in speaking to senior clients and internal colleagues.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- Salary: Up to £65,000, commensurate with experience.
- Holidays: 31 days p.a. (inclusive of Bank Holidays), building to 36 days after qualifying years.
- Insurance/Pensions: Free life insurance, accession to company pension scheme, and tailored private GP service coverage.
- Flexible Benefits Package:
- Option to buy additional holiday days.
- Health cash plan, gym & cycle-to-work discounts.
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Income Support:
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Professional membership subsidies and chartership mentoring.
- Wellbeing & Engagement:
- Comprehensive RSK health and wellbeing programme.
- Weekly workshops/seminars.
- Career pathways to technical (chartered) title advancement.
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Our People-Centric Philosophy
Structural Soils is part of RSK Group, an integrated environmental and engineering consultancy, powering projects from UK house subsidence to global energy infrastructure.
- Working diversity: Environments cut across disciplines (e.g., civil engineers, chemists, geologists).
- Flexibility swing: Gradient-focused hybrid or workplace flexibility included for office-based roles.
- Authentic UK commitment: Commitment to inclusivity and recognition of neurodiversity, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and equal opportunities for disabled applicants.
About RSK
An award-winning group since 1989 rooted in Scotland and powering projects at:
- Multiple sites worldwide
- Clients of all Industries (e.g., public-authority to multinational client base).
- Technically executing/specializing in:
- Geotechnical issues
- Subsidence will aid
- Energy sector construction
Core value: Investing in people first—unlocking the potential of every team member to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully.
Tagline: "We help create better places. For everyone."
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