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An excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing independent rail groups. Over the last 5-years the company have transformed themselves into a company that can support clients throughout the full life cycle of their projects, from survey and design, through to engineering. The company offers strong development opportunities, top of the line equipment and programmes and the option for overtime with great benefits.

Job Title: Geotechnical Drilling Manager

Location: Hybrid - Home/Office working with site visits when required.

Salary: Dependant on experience

Hours: Full time – Monday – Friday 9:00-17:00 (midweek and weekend overtime available)

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Geotechnical Drilling Manager to lead and oversee all geotechnical drilling operations within the rail industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in geotechnical investigations and drilling operations, managing teams, and ensuring that projects are executed with the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role involves managing client communication, controlling paperwork, close collaboration with engineering, environmental, and construction teams to support the development of rail infrastructure, including track foundations, tunnel investigations, and earthworks.

Benefits:

Flexible Working
Hybrid Working Model
36 days holiday (inc BH)
3 standdown days per year
Gym membership
Generous bonus structure
Group Life Assurance
Overtime and weekend pay
Endless opportunities to develop
Requirements:

Experience/knowledge of drilling techniques;

Cable, Rotary and Sonic drilling
Window sampling
Dynamic probing

Experience/knowledge of equipment;

Rigs (Beretta, Dando, Comacchio, Geotool etc)
SPT (Standard Penetration Testing)
Rotary augers, borehole logging tools

Experience/knowledge of sampling;

Soil and rock
Groundwater monitoring
In-situ testing (vane shear tests, permeability)

Qualifications and Certifications

NVQ Level 2/3 in Land Drilling
CSCS
BDA accreditation
SSSTS – beneficial
First Aid – beneficial

What next

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Nick Elliott-Ashworth