Senior Ground Investigation Engineer
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Salary
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£50,400
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 (82% 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.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) or SOC 2114 (Physical scientists). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
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
Join BAM's Ground Engineering team and help deliver some of Scotland's most significant infrastructure, energy and development projects.
Our engineers lead the delivery of safe, profitable and technically excellent ground investigations across Scotland, providing the critical ground data that enables projects to be designed and constructed with confidence.
From renewable energy developments and electricity transmission infrastructure to transportation, water and major civil engineering projects, no two projects are the same.
As a Senior Ground Investigation Engineer, you will play a key role in leading project delivery, developing engineers and helping shape the future growth of our Ground Investigation team in Scotland.
Your teamGround investigation remains a site-focused profession and our projects frequently take place across Scotland, including the Highlands, Islands and other remote locations.
No two projects are the same. One week you could be supporting a transmission infrastructure project in the Highlands, the next providing technical leadership on rail, transportation, renewable energy, water or major civil engineering projects elsewhere in Scotland.
The role requires flexibility and a willingness to work away from home when projects demand it. We recognise the commitment this requires and ensure our reward package appropriately reflects the nature of the work and the contribution our people make.
As part of BAM's Ground Engineering team, you'll join a highly experienced group with a strong reputation for technical excellence, safe delivery and developing talented people.
Making PossibleAs a Senior Ground Investigation Engineer, you will take ownership of the planning and delivery of ground investigation projects, ensuring resources, programme, commercial and technical requirements are effectively managed.
You will provide technical leadership across a wide range of projects, helping to maintain high standards of delivery whilst supporting the development of engineers and graduates within the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the planning and delivery of ground investigation projects.
- Ensuring appropriate resources, plant, subcontractors and materials are available to support successful project delivery.
- Acting as a key project representative, coordinating permits, access requirements, stakeholder engagement and other site-related activities where required.
- Providing technical leadership to engineers, drill crews and project teams.
- Reviewing investigation strategies, specifications and methodologies.
- Supporting project managers with programme planning, delivery and resource management.
- Reviewing AGS data, laboratory results and technical deliverables.
- Managing project risks, opportunities and technical challenges.
- Monitoring programme performance and commercial delivery.
- Leading, developing and mentoring engineers within the Scottish Ground Investigation team.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Supporting framework growth, repeat business opportunities and tender submissions across Scotland.
- Driving technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We would like to hear from candidates with experience in some of the following areas:
- Leading and delivering ground investigation projects.
- Engineering geology or geotechnical engineering.
- Ground investigation reporting and data management.
- Health, safety and environmental leadership.
- Managing multidisciplinary site teams.
- Technical review and quality assurance.
- Commercial awareness and project delivery.
- Client-facing project management.
- Mentoring and developing engineers.
- Competitive salary
- A wide range of family-friendly policies
- 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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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.