Senior Geological Engineer​/Senior Engineering Geologist

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kingswinford

Contract: Permanent

Location: Kingswinford, West Midlands (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

GIP Ltd is one of the longest established geological, geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering companies of its kind in the Midlands. Established in 1982, we have been delivering ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical expertise for over 40 years across Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

We provide a comprehensive range of ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical services to a large and diverse client base spanning construction, infrastructure and environmental sectors.

In 2023, GIP became a member of the Celnor Group, a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

We are looking for a Senior Geological Engineer / Senior Engineering Geologist to join our team in the Midlands.

The ideal candidate will have around 5-6 years' experience within ground investigation and engineering geology and be working towards, or have already achieved, chartership. This role offers a mixture of site and office-based work, supporting the delivery of ground investigation and consultancy projects across a wide range of geological settings and ground-related challenges.

You will play an important role within our experienced geological team, taking responsibility for technical reporting, project delivery and the development of junior staff. Depending on your experience, you will also have responsibility for managing and mentoring a small team of engineers.

• Examine and review geological logging, field testing and field mapping records
• Plan and oversee ground investigations, including drilling programmes and sample analysis
• Supervise site investigations and ground investigation works
• Visit new project sites and provide technical input into project planning
• Provide advice on geological and ground-related issues, including subsidence, mining legacy and contamination
• Produce and review high-quality geological logs, records and interpretative reports
• Make recommendations regarding site development and ground conditions

• Manage projects and support successful delivery for clients
• Provide quotations and technical proposals
• Manage and support engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and contractors
• Build and maintain positive client relationships
• Represent GIP at professional conferences and industry events

• Promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) standards across all projects
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with company procedures and industry best practice
• Lead by example and promote safe working behaviours across the team

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior geologists and reporting staff
• Support training and professional development across the team
• Assist with the management and development of less experienced colleagues

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geoscience or a related discipline
• Minimum 5-6 years' experience within ground investigation, engineering geology or a related field
• Strong experience in geological logging, ground investigation and technical reporting
• Good project management skills
• Experience using geotechnical software such as Open Ground and HoleBASE
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff

We are looking for an experienced engineering geologist who is technically strong, enjoys solving complex ground-related problems and is keen to continue developing their knowledge and expertise.

The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing technical delivery, project management and team development responsibilities. You will enjoy mentoring junior colleagues, building client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

You will…