Job Description

Our client is an Engineering & Construction Company, that are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer Report Specialist will be responsible for supervising geotechnical investigations on site, reviewing drilling and field data, coordinating laboratory testing, interpreting investigation results, and contributing to the preparation of comprehensive geotechnical investigation reports. The role requires a hands-on engineer with strong knowledge of drilling, SPT, soil and rock logging, sampling, laboratory testing, and geotechnical reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily geotechnical site investigation and drilling activities.
• Coordinate drilling rigs, drillers, geologists, technicians, and other site personnel.
• Ensure boreholes are drilled according to the approved investigation program, required depths, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Monitor drilling methods, casing, drilling fluids, borehole stability, sampling, and core recovery.
• Supervise and verify SPT testing, sampling, groundwater observations, and other field tests.
• Review and verify borehole logs, soil and rock descriptions, sample depths, SPT results, groundwater levels, and field observations.
• Ensure proper identification, labelling, preservation, documentation, and transportation of soil and rock samples.
• Supervise rock coring activities, including core recovery, RQD, core handling, and core-box management where applicable.
• Identify unusual or unexpected ground conditions and report them to the relevant project management.
• Coordinate with geotechnical laboratories regarding sample submission, testing schedules, and test requirements.
• Follow up on laboratory testing and review results for completeness, consistency, and technical accuracy.
• Coordinate and follow up on relevant laboratory tests, including grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, moisture content, specific gravity, compaction, CBR, consolidation, direct shear, triaxial, permeability, and unconfined compression tests.
• Review and interpret field and laboratory investigation data.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of Geotechnical Investigation Reports (GIR) and other technical reports.
• Compile and organize field, laboratory, drilling, and investigation data for inclusion in technical reports.
• Identify potential geotechnical risks and provide technical input and recommendations.
• Ensure investigation activities comply with applicable international standards, project specifications, and approved procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate site investigation personnel and monitor daily progress and productivity.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and periodic investigation progress reports for management.
• Coordinate with the project team regarding site access, logistics, work permits, investigation priorities, and operational requirements.
• Ensure all site activities are conducted in accordance with applicable HSE requirements and site procedures.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in geotechnical investigations, drilling, field testing, and technical reporting.
• Strong practical experience in:
  • Geotechnical site investigations
  • Rotary drilling
  • SPT and field testing
  • Soil and rock sampling
  • Borehole logging
  • Rock coring and RQD
  • Groundwater observations
  • Geotechnical laboratory testing
  • Preparation and review of geotechnical investigation reports
• Strong knowledge of soil and rock classification and geotechnical investigation procedures.
• Experience supervising drilling crews, geologists, technicians, and other site investigation personnel.
• Ability to review, interpret, and correlate field and laboratory test results.
• Good knowledge of applicable standards such as ASTM, BS/EN, AASHTO, and project-specific specifications.
• Strong technical report-writing and documentation skills.
• Good command of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, PLAXIS, or other geotechnical software is an advantage.
• Fluent French is required.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site activities under project deadlines.
• Willingness to work on construction/investigation sites and travel to different project locations in Guinea.

Location

• Guinea.