Adam Forman
Runcorn,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in geotechnical engineering and site management. Demonstrates proficiency in risk assessment, ground investigation, and environmental awareness, supported by qualifications in water hygiene, electrical substations, and first aid. Skilled in rock and soil logging, insitu testing equipment, and packer testing. Adept at strategic planning and resourceful problem-solving with a strong orientation towards team leadership and client communication. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through critical evaluation skills and time management strategies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Geotechnical engineer
Igne
Warrington, Cheshire
2025.09 - Current
- Orchestrated comprehensive geotechnical investigations to determine ground conditions.
- Managed independent operation of packer testing across multiple project sites.
- Exhibited strategic problem-solving capabilities on-site to improve design planning and project management efficiency.
- Achieved qualification for electric substations under competent persons supervision.
- Directed operations across over dozens of sites, including high-risk red-sites.
- Delivered client objectives through meticulous planning and proposal development aligned with groundwork investigations and tender requirements.
Environmental consultant
Smyth Grant
Wrexham, Wrexham
2025.03 - 2025.08
- Assisted construction companies by providing advice on soil contamination and remediation issues.
- Monitored sites for groundwater and gas contaminants to ensure safety compliance.
- Delivered reports to clients, including Phase 1, Phase 2, and coal mining reports.
- Supported site investigations by providing detailed soil logging accounts and identifying areas for contamination testing.
- Conducted environmental assessments for project approvals.
- Prepared reports detailing environmental considerations specific to each project.
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders on local projects to facilitate timely project progression.
Geotechnical engineer
Igne
Chester-le-Street, Durham
2024.10 - 2025.02
- Assisted teams in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects for urban development.
- Supported geotechnical surveying teams to enhance overall performance.
- Conducted geotechnical investigations to assess ground conditions.
- Collaborated with civil engineers for effective construction outcomes.
- Evaluated soil conditions to strengthen foundation reliability.
- Gained experience in rock core logging processes.
- Contributed to projects on extensive industrial sites.
- Encouraged site teams to meet quality standards within deadlines.
Engineering geologist
Solmek
Stockton-on-Tees, Durham
2023.10 - 2024.10
- Provided critical technical assistance during complex drilling operations to ensure achievement of project objectives.
- Gained proficiency in trial pitting, soil logging, site management, sampling, and reporting activities.
- Monitored and upheld health and safety standards for compliance on-site.
- Planned and executed site excavation strategies effectively.
- Produced comprehensive desk studies and coal mining reports for diverse clients.
- Conducted thorough site surveys and research to anticipate and swiftly address potential issues.
Education
Master of Science - Conservation and Land Managment
Bangor University
Bangor 2021.10 - 2022.10
Bachelor of Science - Geology and Physical Geography
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 2017.09 - 2020.07
Skills
- Water hygiene qualification
- Electrical substations (Persons) qualification
- CSCS certification
- First aid certification
- CAT and Genny certified
- Packer testing expertise
- Knowledge of insitu testing equipment
- Ground investigation competency
- Risk assessment proficiency
- Rock and soil logging
- Reporting skills
- Site management expertise
- Client communication experience
- Team orientation
- Environmental awareness
- Critical evaluation skills
- Geotechnical engineering fundamentals
- Time efficiency strategies
- Team leadership abilities
- Resourcefulness in problem-solving
- Strategic planning capabilities
Affiliations
- Boxing
- Gym
- Hiking and outdoor activities
- Online reading and book reading
- Travel
Languages
English
Fluent
Welsh
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Geotechnical engineer
Igne
2025.09 - Current
Environmental consultant
Smyth Grant
2025.03 - 2025.08
Geotechnical engineer
Igne
2024.10 - 2025.02
Engineering geologist
Solmek
2023.10 - 2024.10
Master of Science - Conservation and Land Managment
Bangor University
2021.10 - 2022.10
Bachelor of Science - Geology and Physical Geography
University of Liverpool
2017.09 - 2020.07