Geotechnical Section Engineer
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£50,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 (93% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and BAM UK & Ireland is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2121 Civil engineers Most likely code | £35,200 | £40,300 | £45,300 | £50,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
BAM UK & Ireland require a Geotechnical or Section Geotechnical Engineer with significant experience to join the Ground Engineering business unit. As a Geotechnical or Section Geotechnical Engineer you will be planning and leading the safe, technically excellent delivery of geotechnical works on a varying range of projects across the South of the UK. You will be based at either our Godstone or Nailsea site offices (work in other areas may be required from time to time). This is predominately a site-based role that will require travel and living away from home as required.
Making PossibleAs Geotechnical /Section Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
- Maintain open lines of communication with the Geotechnical team regarding the progress of the project and relevant developments
- Writing and maintaining of HSQE documentation
- Supervision & management of the safe, efficient delivery of geotechnical works to an excellent technical standard
- Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Client, the supply chain and third parties
- Maintain high levels of personal safety and environmental standards, implementing safe systems of work on site
- Accurate record keeping for site activities, and short term forecasting of resources on a project basis
- Awareness of project and business goals and able to relay these to the project team to increase workforce engagement with business
Required Experience in delivering geotechnical works, competence at management and supervision of project teams, documentation writing, communication skills both written and verbal at all levels
Preferred RoGEP, Professional Membership, CSCS card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, PTS
Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Civil engineers (SOC 2121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Middle half £38,896–64,792
- Median £48,828
- Going rate £50,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,200–45,300
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. BAM UK & Ireland holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.