Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer

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Full time
Location: Airdrie
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Job offered by: GD Drilling Ltd
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GD Drilling is a family-run site investigation contractor based in central Scotland. Since our establishment in 2019, we’ve steadily grown and are proud to be expanding our team. We are currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic

Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer

to join our dynamic company.

At GD Drilling, you’ll have the chance to work on diverse projects across the country, gaining valuable hands-on experience and developing your expertise in a supportive, close-knit team environment. If you’re looking for a career growth opportunity and want to make a meaningful impact within a growing company, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a

Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer

at GD Drilling, you’ll play a key role in the operations of a drilling contractor. From day one, you’ll be hands-on and collaborate with colleagues to assess and unlock development sites across the country. You will have the chance to contribute to exciting, impactful projects while building your skills in a family-run company.

Key duties will include:

Supervision and conducting site investigations across Scotland

Assisting colleagues and supervising various drilling rigs (Rotary/CP/WS) on-site

Service clearance and setting out

Trial pitting, logging soils and rock core according to British Standards

Monitoring gas and groundwater levels

Soakaway testing and In-Situ testing

The Right Fit

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a full driving license and is willing to travel and work outdoors

Has a relevant degree (e.g., Earth Sciences, Geology, Civil Engineering, or similar)

Has experience working on active sites

Is familiar with BS 5930, BS 10175, and related guidance

Has 2–5 years of experience (although candidates with more or less experience will be considered)

Preferred qualifications:

Membership with a professional organisation (e.g., Geological Society of London) or plans to join

Experience with ground gas measurements and obtaining groundwater levels

Holds a CSCS card

Working Arrangement

This is a hybrid role, combining remote work with time spent at GD Drilling’s premises and on-site with the opportunity to work from home, depending on project needs. Training will be provided as necessary.

Salary and Benefits

Other benefits include:

Company Pension Scheme

Profitability bonus

Site vehicle

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV to

gerry@gddrilling.co.uk

If you have any questions or want to discuss the role further, feel free to contact us at:

Office: 01236 907131

We look forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering

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