Arcadis
Ground Investigation Consultant
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Ground Investigation Consultant – Site Evaluation and Restoration
About Arcadis
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, across over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of curious minds, we solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions together.
About the Role
As a Ground Investigation Consultant, you will be an integral part of our UK-wide Site Evaluation and Restoration team, supporting a broad range of ground investigation projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collecting, collating, and managing site and laboratory data
- Undertaking site and task management activities
- Preparing technical reports
Working within our Ground Investigation Contracting capabilities, you will support clients across sectors, particularly infrastructure projects such as rail, highways, waterways.
This role is ideal for an established Ground Investigation professional from either a consultancy or contractor background, with experience in:
- Land contamination, geotechnical, and ground condition investigations
- Career development within an award-winning geo-environmental consultancy team
Work includes exposure to land quality and engineering geology assessments, as well as collaboration on projects of regional, national, and global significance.
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- Potential locations: Warrington, Bristol, or Cardiff
- Travel required: Regular on-site work across the North West
Role Accountabilities
- Task & supply chain management, including procurement
- On-site fieldwork (drilling supervision, ground investigation coordination)
- Geo-environmental site reporting, including:
- Soil and rock sample collection
- British Standard compliance for sample logging
- Laboratory scheduling and report integration
- Health & Safety (H&S) duties, ensuring full compliance
- Collaborative project delivery, liaising with multidisciplinary teams
- Client engagement, maintaining communication with Project Managers and stakeholders
- Report production: Draft Factual Ground Investigation Reports and technical documentation in line with Arcadis standards and relevant legislation
Qualifications & Experience
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- BSc degree (or higher) in Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Science, or a related Earth Science discipline
- Field and supervisory experience (drilling contractors, on-site management)
- Minimum 12 months' experience in geo-environmental projects (geotechnical/ contaminated land investigations)
- Stronghold on hazards, risk management, and H&S in controlled environments
- Proven report-writing skills, including Factual Ground Investigation Reports completion
- Active pursuit of professional membership/chartership (e.g., ICE, CIRIA, DSEAR)
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Desirable
- SSSTS/SMSTS certification
- Experience in rail or highway infrastructure investigations
Why Join Arcadis?
Empowerment & Impact
We believe every contribution matters. Our skills-based approach encourages you to leverage your expertise and pave your own development path.
Purpose-Driven Work
No matter the role, you’ll be part of sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Your work will drive innovation and leave a lasting legacy.
Growth & Career Development
Join one of the world’s leading consultancies, collaborating with global technical experts to tackle challenges of global importance. Your career progression will be supported through diverse project experience.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We prioritise an inclusive workplace, fostering innovation through diverse perspectives. Our six EDI Workstreams (Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, Race) reflect our commitment to equality and alkalinity in all areas of our work.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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