Leeds
Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience)
A specialist geotechnical and environmental consultancy based in Leeds is looking to expand its technical team with the appointment of an Engineering Geologist. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit consultancy offering strong technical exposure, clear progression opportunities, and involvement in a wide variety of projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
The successful candidate will work alongside experienced geologists and geotechnical engineers, contributing to all phases of site investigation and ground engineering projects from tender stage through to reporting and design support.
The Role
Supervising and undertaking ground investigations across the UK
Logging soil and rock to current British Standards
Coordinating drilling rigs and subcontractors on site
Carrying out sampling and in-situ testing
Preparing factual ground investigation reports
Assisting with interpretative reporting and geotechnical assessments
Managing health & safety documentation and site records
Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal technical teams
Supporting junior staff where appropriate
Requirements
Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
Previous consultancy experience within ground investigation or geotechnical engineering
Strong understanding of soil and rock logging
Experience supervising site investigations
Knowledge of geotechnical laboratory testing and interpretation
Good report writing and communication skills
Full UK driving licence
CSCS card preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary with regular reviews
Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
Support towards chartership
Varied and technically challenging projects
Pension scheme
Company vehicle allowance or mileage
Ongoing professional training and developmentThis position would suit an ambitious Engineering Geologist looking to develop their technical capabilities within a supportive and growing consultancy environment
Salary description
£28000.00 - £38000.00 per year