Ground Investigation Consultant

Overview

As a Ground Investigation Consultant, you contribute to Arcadis’ UK-wide Site Evaluation and Restoration work by collecting and managing field and lab data and preparing technical reports. You will supervise field activities on client sites, with a focus on infrastructure projects such as rail, highways and waterways. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated geo-environmental outcomes, supporting professional development and business growth. This role offers exposure to diverse projects and a global pool of technical experts.

Responsibilities

• Manage ground investigations and site activities with strong health and safety emphasis
• Collect and log soil, rock and groundwater data; perform in-situ testing
• Coordinate sample collection, documentation and laboratory scheduling
• Prepare and compile data for Factual Ground Investigation Reports
• Coordinate with project managers, clients and stakeholders and communicate progress and risks
• Support field-based work across the UK and supervise contractors
• Produce technical outputs including reports, specifications, and documentation aligned with Arcadis standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes
• Develop understanding of Arcadis services and client sectors to support business growth

Key requirements

• BSc degree in Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Science or related Earth Science discipline
• Experience on-site supervising contractors, including drilling contractors
• Minimum 12 months delivering geo-environmental projects (geotechnical or contaminated land)
• Understanding of hazards, risk management and health and safety in ground investigations
• Strong report-writing skills with experience on Factual Ground Investigation Reports
• Working towards professional membership and chartership with a relevant body

• clear communication
• team collaboration
• attention to safety and risk management
• field-based data collection and logging to British Standards
• in-situ field testing
• geo-environmental sampling and laboratory scheduling

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