Salary: £30,000-£38,000 per annum (DOE) (paid hourly) + discretionary annual bonus
Hours: 45 hours per week
Location: South Wales and/or Somerset (site-based across the UK; occasional overnight stays)
Join a Growing Ground Investigation Team
A well-established and expanding ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy is looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Geologist, Geotechnical Engineer, or Geoscientist to join its team.
This is a strong opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional who wants to build practical site experience and progress within the ground engineering industry. You'll work alongside experienced staff on a broad mix of UK ground investigation and geotechnical projects, with structured support to develop your technical and reporting capability.
The business invests in people through training, mentoring, and professional development. In return, they're looking for someone dependable and proactive-comfortable working independently, taking ownership of tasks, and delivering to a high standard.
The Role
You'll support and supervise a range of ground investigation activities and contribute to high-quality factual and interpretative reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
Supervising GI site activities (drilling operations, trial pitting, pavement inspections)
Logging soils and rock in line with relevant British Standards
Completing a range of in-situ testing
Processing and managing digital site data
Completing gas and groundwater monitoring programmes
Collecting gas and groundwater samples using appropriate techniques
Surveying exploratory holes and other project-specific locations
Assisting with factual and interpretative ground investigation reports
Ensuring works are completed safely and in line with procedures and best practice
Liaising professionally with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders
UK-wide travel to sites, including occasional overnight stays
Essential Requirements
Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering (or similar)
Full UK driving licence
Good IT skills and confidence using digital data capture systems
Willingness to work outdoors year-round in all conditions
Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently when required
Commitment to safe working practices, including basic risk assessment
Able to meet industry training requirements (including gaining a CSCS card)
Desirable Requirements
Previous experience in ground investigation / geotechnical / geological / civil engineering
Construction-related certs (CSCS, SSSTS, SMSTS, NRSWA)
Membership of a relevant professional body
Site supervision and/or GI reporting experience
Clear long-term interest in developing within ground engineering
What's On Offer
Supportive, relaxed working environment
Flexible base from South Wales and/or Somerset
Company vehicle
Paid travel time and pay for all hours worked
23 days annual leave + bank holidays
Structured training and development programme
Industry-recognised accredited training courses
Dedicated mentoring and career development support
Long-term progression opportunities within a growing business
Varied UK project exposure across GI and geotechnical work
Salary description
£30000.00 - £38000.00 per year