Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Engineering Geologist
Location: Leeds
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
An established geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy is looking to recruit an Engineering Geologist to join its growing Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial, infrastructure and energy projects while developing your technical expertise within a supportive and experienced team.
As an Engineering Geologist, you will be involved in all stages of ground investigation projects, from planning and supervising site works through to factual reporting and providing engineering recommendations.
The Role
Planning, supervising and logging ground investigations
Producing detailed factual and interpretative ground investigation reports
Soil and rock logging in accordance with BS5930 and Eurocode 7
Supervising drilling rigs, trial pits and window sampling operations
Collecting and scheduling soil, rock, groundwater and ground gas samples
Interpreting laboratory test results and developing geotechnical recommendations
Undertaking geotechnical and geoenvironmental assessments
Supporting foundation design, slope stability and earthworks assessments
Liaising with clients, contractors and subcontractors throughout project delivery
Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained on site
Assisting with project management, budgeting and programme delivery
Requirements
Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
Previous consultancy experience within engineering geology or ground investigation
Experience supervising site investigations and logging soils and rock
Knowledge of BS5930, Eurocode 7 and current ground investigation practices
Strong report writing and communication skills
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Experience with contaminated land investigations and Phase 2 site investigations
Knowledge of geotechnical design principles
Working towards Chartership with the Geological Society or ICE
Experience using HoleBASE, AutoCAD or geotechnical software packages
Benefits
Competitive salary with annual reviews
Hybrid and flexible working
Annual bonus scheme
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension
Professional membership fees paid
Full Chartership support
Structured career progression
Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
Regular technical training and developmentThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality geotechnical and geoenvironmental solutions across the UK. You'll work on technically challenging projects while benefiting from ongoing mentoring and clear opportunities for career progression