Delivery Manager (Ground Investigation)

We're looking for a Delivery Manager (Ground Investigation) to join our East West Rail team based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire., Location: St Neots, CambridgeshireHours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to usWe are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Kier is delivering a range of surveys for East West Rail, covering the Bedford to Cambridge section. Your primary role will be to coordinate and manage the delivery of the geotechnical ground investigation program, working with multiple drilling suppliers to ensure safe and efficient delivery. You'll be working alongside the project manager, GI suppliers, the client's Investigation Supervisor, and land access manager, ensuring that quality thresholds are met and maintaining excellent relationships with landowners. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a large-scale infrastructure project that will help shape the future railway.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Delivery Manager (Ground Investigation), you'll be working within the East West Rail team, supporting them in delivering high-quality geotechnical investigations. Your day to day will include:

-Planning and coordinating ground investigation activities with multiple drilling suppliers across approximately 1500 GI locations

-Managing technical quality and ensuring consistency of borehole logging and sampling across suppliers

-Facilitating safety inspections, audits and rig inspections, working proactively to identify and resolve issues

-Liaising with the client's Investigation Supervisor and land access manager to manage the dynamic programme

-Supporting drill rig equipment inspections and assisting with periodic valuation of works undertaken

What are we looking for?

This role of Delivery Manager (Ground Investigation) is ideal for someone who

Holds a degree-level qualification in earth science, geology or a related discipline, or brings significant experience within the ground investigation sector

-Has proven experience managing and successfully delivering ground investigation schemes from planning through to completion

-Is confident managing subcontractors, building collaborative relationships and coordinating works to achieve successful project outcomes

-Brings strong technical knowledge of drilling, sampling methodologies and environmental best practice

-Holds a full driving licence