Job Description:

Are you looking to expand your experience into UXO magnetometry and subsurface investigation? Igne is seeking a motivated, detail‑driven Survey Engineer to join our growing team and support a wide range of construction, infrastructure and land‑development projects in Gillingham.

You’ll carry out both intrusive and non‑intrusive UXO magnetometry surveys, using handheld equipment and operated rigs to collect precise, high‑quality data that informs safe project delivery.

This role suits someone who enjoys technical fieldwork, thrives on accuracy, and communicates confidently with clients and project teams. If you’re ready to develop specialist skills in a niche and highly valued discipline, we’ll give you the training, support and equipment to excel.

If you're ready to be part of an innovative, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform intrusive and non‑intrusive surveys in line with Igne’s methodologies and standards.
• Record, input and interpret data using proprietary and manufactured systems (training provided).
• Work in accordance with ESOPs, project instructions and method statements.
• Execute walking or towed non‑intrusive surveys and operate intrusive rigs.
• Produce and return all required paperwork, including dynamic risk assessments, COSHH, diaries and variation records.
• Flag commercial, operational or timeline impacts immediately.
• Attend and pass internal/external training to stay current with equipment and procedures.
• Ensure all collected data is submitted accurately and on time. 

Person Specifications:

• MS Office proficiency
• Using IT hardware/software for data collection
• Working in construction environments
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Geophysical survey methodologies
• Land‑based ammunition systems
• 2+ years data collection/recording
• Valid CSCS card

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £35,000 per annum
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
• Health cash plan & medical cashback
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
• High street discounts & long service awards

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience—a one-stop shop for pre‑ and post‑construction services. Igne’s six service categories are ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance (UXO), specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work, so equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our culture and integral to our success. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available to support employees whenever needed. We believe in developing our talent, which is why at Igne you will have many opportunities for training and progression within your role.

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.