Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited
Geotechnical Site Engineer
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Position: Geotechnical Site Engineer
Location: Hungerford
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established geotechnical and geoenvironmental contractor for an experienced Site Engineer to join their growing team based in Hungerford.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer with a ground investigation contracting background looking to join a respected business offering long-term career progression, excellent benefits, and a strong pipeline of projects.
This is a fully site-based role, focused on the delivery and supervision of ground investigation works. There are no office-based or report writing responsibilities, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy being out on site and managing investigations from start to finish.
Geotechnical Site Engineer Salary & Benefits
- £32,000 - £36,000 depending on experience.
- 24 days annual leave, increasing by one day per completed year of service (up to 29 days).
- 8 Bank Holidays.
- 6% contributory pension following successful probation.
- Company van for commuting to and from site.
- Company fuel card.
- Mobile phone and laptop.
- £15 per night disruption allowance when working away.
- £20 per day subsistence allowance when working away.
- Holiday Buy-Back Scheme.
- Long-term career progression within an established ground investigation contractor.
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Geotechnical Site Engineer Job Overview
- Supervise and deliver a variety of ground investigation projects across the UK.
- Organise and oversee site investigation works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to specification.
- Liaise with drilling crews, subcontractors, and project teams on site.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Manage site logistics, equipment, and daily operations.
- Maintain effective communication between site teams and the office.
- Build and maintain positive client relationships on site.
- Support project delivery to ensure quality standards and programme requirements are achieved.
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Geotechnical Site Engineer Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year' experience within a ground investigation contractor.
- Previous experience supervising or delivering site investigation works.
- Good understanding of site investigation techniques including boreholes, trial pits, and in-situ testing.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures on site.
- Full UK manual driving licence.
- Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
- Earth Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, or Geotechnical-related qualification desirable.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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