EOD / Survey Engineer

Igne are seeking a Survey Engineer to join the team based in Gillingham, Kent.  The Survey Engineer will conduct unexploded ordnance magnetometry surveys, for a variety of projects, including construction, infrastructure, and land development. The role involves performing precise data collection, whilst executing surveys that may involve subsurface investigations (intrusive) or surface level (non-intrusive), utilising both handheld equipment and operated rigs. This position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams to ensure accurate and actionable results while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

 This is a full-time role, with travel across the UK as required.  

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: site investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, water wells, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities 

• Carry out intrusive and non-intrusive survey works.   Operators are to be competent in all UXO survey methodologies.
• Carry out the recording, use, basic level interpretation and have an understanding of all non-intrusive and intrusive survey systems. This will include the data inputting, recording and use of proprietary and manufactured systems.
• Carry out all works including (but not limited to), ESOPs, project instructions, method statements etc.
• Set up and carry out non-intrusive surveys being walking or towed.
• Be able to operate and record intrusive surveys.
• Act as the principal point of contact for site works for all client and third-party interface.
• Complete all documentation requirements for each project to include dynamic risk assessments, COSHH assessments, daily diaries, daily work records, a comprehensively completed document control form, variations (in the event of scope changes throughout the project) etc.
• Identify changes and variations on site that may have commercial, operational or time frame impacts for Igne, reporting them through to our Head Office immediately. 

Person Specification

Essential:

• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Utilizing IT hardware and software in the collection of raw data
• Working in a construction environment
• Full UK driving licence 

Desirable

• A minimum of 2 years data collecting / recording data (desirable)
• Valid CSCS card
• UXO survey methodologies
• AGS software
• Land based ammunition and delivery systems
• Experience with setting up and recording non-intrusive and intrusive data 

In return Igne provides a competitive salary with opportunities for development and benefits as detailed below:

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary on offer is c£32,000 for a 37.5 hour week
• Annual company bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Continuous training and development
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Medical cashback plan
• Death in service scheme 

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 and to be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business.  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 for all employees to speak to for any support they need.  We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.