£30,000 – £40,000 + Company Vehicle | South East England (Essex base)
A leading ground investigation contractor is looking for a Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team in Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects across the South East and wider UK.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced engineer, this role offers hands-on fieldwork, strong technical development, and exposure to major infrastructure schemes.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll play a key role in delivering site investigations from start to finish, including:
* Supervising ground investigation works across multiple sites
* Managing:
* Trial pitting
* Cable percussion drilling
* Rotary drilling
* Window sampling
* Soil and rock logging to BS 5930 standards
* Producing clear, accurate factual ground investigation reports
* Working closely with site teams and engineers to deliver projects safely and efficiently
What’s on offer
* Salary £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
* Company vehicle for site use
* Full-time, permanent position
* Varied workload across geotechnical and geo-environmental projects
* Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure schemes
* Strong support from an experienced technical team
What we’re looking for
* Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel and work away from home when required
* Experience in ground investigation supervision (or strong desire to develop into this)
* Familiarity with site investigation techniques such as drilling, trial pitting, or window sampling
Desirable (but not essential)
* Experience in ground investigation reporting and logging
* Ground gas and groundwater monitoring experience
* Health & Safety certifications (CSCS, SSSTS, First Aid, etc.)
* Exposure to infrastructure projects (rail, road, utilities, construction)
Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year