Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd
Site Geologist/Site Agent
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About the Company
The employer is an established ground investigation and geotechnical contractor delivering site investigation services across the UK. The business supports projects across infrastructure, residential, commercial and development-led schemes, providing practical ground investigation solutions from planning and mobilisation through to completion. With experienced project managers, drilling teams, and technical staff, the company offers a hands-on environment where geologists can develop strong site experience and progress their technical capability.
About the Role
As Site Geologist/Site Agent, the successful candidate will support and supervise ground investigation works on project sites. The role will involve site-based delivery, soil and rock logging, sampling, monitoring, laboratory scheduling, site records, and support with factual reporting. Applicants should be comfortable travelling to sites when required and working closely with operational and technical teams.
Responsibilities
Site Investigation Delivery
- Supervise ground investigation works on site
- Assist with site mobilisation, set-up, and demobilisation
- Liaise with drilling crews, subcontractors, project managers, and clients
- Monitor site progress and report delays, changes, or technical issues
- Ensure works are completed in line with project specifications and method statements
- Maintain accurate site records, daily logs, and investigation documentation
- Ensure samples are correctly labelled, recorded, stored, and transported
- Support safe and efficient delivery of ground investigation projects
Ground Investigation Techniques
- Supervise intrusive investigation techniques including cable percussion, rotary drilling, window sampling, and trial pits
- Monitor drilling progress, sample recovery, and ground conditions
- Record groundwater strikes and relevant site observations
- Support groundwater and ground-gas monitoring where required
- Assist with in-situ testing and sampling activities
- Ensure investigation works are completed safely and accurately
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Geological Logging and Technical Work
- Undertake soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards
- Prepare borehole, trial pit, and window sample logs
- Identify and describe soil and rock strata encountered on site
- Select samples for geotechnical and environmental laboratory testing
- Prepare and manage laboratory testing schedules
- Review field records for accuracy and completeness
- Interpret geological maps and published geological information where required
Reporting and Project Support
- Assist with the preparation of factual ground investigation reports
- Process field data and laboratory results
- Prepare site plans, schedules, photographs, and technical appendices
- Provide clear site information to project managers and reporting teams
- Highlight unexpected ground conditions or technical concerns
- Support office-based project work between site assignments
- Communicate clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders
Health, Safety, and Quality
- Follow company health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures
- Work in accordance with approved RAMS and site documentation
- Attend site inductions, briefings, and toolbox talks
- Monitor safe working practices across investigation activities
- Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly
- Maintain high standards of site housekeeping and environmental control
- Ensure technical work is completed accurately and to required standards
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years' UK ground investigation experience
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Geoscience, or a related discipline
- Experience supervising intrusive ground investigation works
- Ability to log soil and rock to current geotechnical standards
- Understanding of common UK ground investigation techniques
- Experience preparing accurate site notes, logs, and investigation records
- Basic understanding of laboratory scheduling
- Awareness of groundwater and ground-gas monitoring techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong awareness of site health and safety requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel to project sites when required
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Required Skills
- Experience with cable percussion, rotary drilling, window sampling, and trial pits
- Familiarity with BS 5930
- Knowledge of geotechnical and geo-environmental sampling procedures
- CSCS card
- CAT and Genny training
- First Aid or other relevant site qualifications
- Experience working on residential, commercial, infrastructure, or development projects
- Working towards professional membership or Chartership
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company van and expenses
- Annual leave entitlement, increasing with service
- Company pension contribution
- Mobile phone and laptop provided
- Training and development support
- Mentoring programme to support career development
- Varied, challenging, and rewarding ground investigation projects
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Subsistence and disruption allowances when working away, where applicable
Equal Opportunity Statement
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and respected.
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