Ground Investigation Engineer - Belfast
Innovate Skillsource · Belfast, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing geo-environmental consultancy delivering high-quality technical solutions across sectors including energy, water, defence, and infrastructure. With a strong focus on technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development, they provide employees with the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects within a supportive and expanding business.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Ground Investigation Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team based in Belfast. The successful candidate will support the delivery of geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations across a range of projects, contributing from initial scoping and desk studies through to site supervision, data interpretation, and reporting.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced technical teams while developing expertise across ground investigation, environmental assessment, and project delivery. The position combines office, remote, and site-based activities, with a significant focus on fieldwork and technical reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
Support the planning, design, and execution of ground investigations
Produce desk studies and contribute to interpretative geotechnical and geo-environmental assessments
Assist in delivering investigations to agreed technical and quality standards
Site Operations
Supervise and coordinate site investigation activities
Undertake logging, sampling, and monitoring works
Coordinate contractors and ensure site activities are delivered safely and efficiently
Data Analysis & Reporting
Collect, analyse, and interpret geotechnical and environmental data
Produce accurate, concise, and technically robust reports
Ensure high standards of technical documentation and reporting
Health, Safety & Compliance
Promote and maintain best practice in health, safety, and environmental management
Ensure compliance across all office and site-based activities
Support safe systems of work and adherence to HSE standards
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across projects
Build effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders
Communicate technical findings clearly and professionally
Skills & Experience
Essential
Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
Proven experience in ground investigation activities including site supervision, logging, monitoring, and reporting
Experience supporting geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations
Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental management practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good IT and technical reporting skills
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to undertake site-based work, including overnight stays where required
Desirable
Experience working across infrastructure, water, defence, or energy projects
Experience…