Conduct risk assessments and support Drilling Manager to implement mitigation strategies.
Support departments to remain agile to respond to, or pre-empt the needs of clients, in terms of quick response times, reacting swiftly to emergency works, always delivering a professional and technically sound drilling service that exceeds the client’s expectations.
Act as Lead Driller on challenging projects, as and when directed by Drilling Manager. Trouble shoot on other challenging sites and advise accordingly.
Rotate across all drill crews, providing training, coaching and mentoring to staff, with a view of increasing their technical drilling knowledge (i.e. use of appropriate drilling muds, drilling methods, drilling techniques, flush, bits etc.), planning skills (i.e. site planning, planning ahead for additional consumables / tools required, pre-shift planning, during shift assessments etc.), site safety awareness, planning and implementation (i.e. planning how to set up a safe site and safe drilling rig operation etc.).
Assist Manager with drilling equipment stock levels / checks.
Support Manager with the compliance to PUWER regulations.
Be the first point of call for all drilling staff queries, providing appropriate levels of support in order to deliver safe and profitable jobs. Includes, but not limited to, troubleshooting technical drilling challenges and difficulties, problem solving any rig and ancillary equipment / tooling issues, assisting with relevant site / project management queries, supporting with personnel / HR queries etc. Includes a level of awareness of project budgets, to inform daily decision making.
Work well with and communicate frequently with the fitting team, to ensure maintenance, breakdowns and repair schedules are updated to reflect day to day changes in the field, ensuring plans are met and projects delivered as per the Planner schedule.
Approve employee timesheets and expense reports.
Conduct safety and site checks / audits, competency assessments and upskilling where appropriate (including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Task Briefing Sheets)
Supported by the company, maintain and develop technical knowledge, such as British Standards and industry standards.
Prioritise the supervision of jobs deemed as high risk, to ensure safe working and at all times, and to provide knowledge transfer and upskilling of drill crews.
Support Manager to coordinate biannual LOLER inspections and certification records.
Quickly develop and maintain respectful, professional and high performing working relationships across the business and with clients, to facilitate excellence in the management and delivery of projects.
Support Manager to undertake site walkovers for jobs that are deemed challenging. This is to ensure appropriate equipment and staff are resourced to job.
Feed key operational drilling information to the Drilling Manager, to enable sound scheduling of resources to jobs (staff, equipment etc.)
Establish a sound understanding of Central Alliance’s and RSK’s ways of working (processes, procedures, guidelines etc.) for drilling, logistics, project planning, execution, etc.
Requirements
driver’s licence
microsoft office
sheq
bda accreditation
project management
drilling rigs
Excellent time management and problem-solving skills, fast to deliver effective solutions.
Demonstrates a can-do attitude and collaborative work ethic, with the ability to instruct work, work part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide timely feedback to employees.
Familiarity with BDA guidelines, liaison with BDA, and management of BDA accreditations.
Manual Driver’s Licence
Experienced in and willingness to work away from home, when required.
Competent using data management tools and reporting software including Microsoft Office and computer literate (training provided on other software).
Demonstrable experience of scheduling (equipment, staff) and project management (including commercial, SHEQ etc.).
Commitment to safety and improving ways of working, including ability to assess site safety. Experience of managing drilling crews and diverse teams.
Ability to conduct business in a professional and polite manner at all times, adhering to our Core Values.
Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills with an ability to work well with people from various backgrounds.
Extensive experience in operating various drilling rigs and extensive knowledge of different drilling methods throughout the UK.
Excellent literacy, numeracy and computing skills.
Knowledge of SHEQ and QAQC industry best practices.
Benefits
Gym and lifestyle discounts
Retirement and mortgage advice
Holidays - 31 days per annum, including statutory holidays.
Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services
Life cover protection
Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
Unrestricted work rights in United Kingdom.
Optional private healthcare
Contributory Pension Scheme
Volunteering days
Regular training and career development
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
Salary £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1989
Year Established
The company was established in 1989 in Aberdeen.
Revenue £2Billion
Annual Revenue
Achieved nearly £2 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024.
5Billion Target
Growth Plan
Aims to reach £5 billion in revenue by 2030.
100+ Acquisitions
Company Growth
Grown through over 100 acquisitions across multiple continents.
Headquartered in Cheshire, the business serves critical sectors like water, energy, infrastructure, environmental consultancy and civil engineering.
Projects range from river culvert surveys to solar farm biodiversity studies and large‑scale water treatment facilities.
Known for high‑profile acquisitions—like Black & Veatch’s UK/Asia water arm and WysePower site‑services—which broadened its technical scope.
Also operates specialist units in geoscience, marine environmental engineering, research and on‑site technical delivery.
Culture + Values
Promoting a learning culture in a positive working environment
Employ, develop and reward talented individuals
Entrepreneurial but caring and compassionate approach to business
Health and safety is our top priority
Employee‑owned business committed to strong, predictable financial performance
Promoting the concept of sustainability in all that we do
Transparency is the first step in tackling the asbestos crisis in schools
Environment + Sustainability
50% Scope 1 Emissions
Reduction Target by FY2030
Aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions by half compared to the FY2020 baseline by 2030.
100% Renewable Electricity
Global Offices by 2030
Commitment to power global offices entirely with renewable energy by 2030, up from 57.1% in 2020.
42% Scope 3 Emissions
Reduction by FY2030
Targets a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, including fuel, energy, travel, and commuting, by 2030.
80% Top Suppliers
with SBTi-Target Alignment by 2027
80% of top suppliers (by emissions) will have targets aligned with the Science-Based Targets Initiative by the end of 2027.
Surpassed 5% annual carbon intensity reduction target for the second consecutive year, achieving a 26% reduction in intensity between FY20 and FY23.
Procured 70 electric vehicles (EVs) in FY24 and installed over 50 EV charge points in the UK.
88% of UK-controlled sites on green energy tariffs by the end of FY24, up from 62% previously.
Plans to halve Scope 1 emissions and achieve zero waste-to-landfill, with KPIs for resource use and a 50% reduction in plastic use by 2030.
Inclusion & Diversity
500 Directors
Diversity in Executive Leadership
The company aims to achieve improved diversity in executive leadership by 2030, targeting representation of ~500 directors across all levels.
200+ Members
LGBTQ+ Network
The ‘RSK with Pride’ LGBTQ+ network actively supports the community with 200+ members and allies within the organization.
Ambition to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly
EDI working group (including board members) and dedicated EDI team
FY24/25 EDI targets: begin diversity profiling, strategy for improvement, inclusive-recruitment and leadership training