Graduate Engineering Geologist

targetjobs UK; Bolton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy seeks a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join their Ground Engineering team in Bolton. This entry-level role involves supervising site investigations and collaborating with various clients in sectors like energy and property development. The position promises career growth with a structured framework and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company pension

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Travel and life insurance

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Engineering Geology, Geology or similar is essential.
• Confidence in UK ground investigation techniques is needed.
• A full UK driving license and own vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Site Engineer supervising various groundwater sampling on projects.
• Completion of Phase I ground engineering and desk studies.
• Support in the preparation of Health and Safety documentation.

Skills

UK ground investigation techniques

written report writing

computer software skills

Education

BSc in Engineering Geology, Geology, or similar

MSc or industry experience

Job description

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Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. We are pleased to be offering a new vacancy due to our continued growth and success for an ambitious Graduate to 2 years' experience to join our Ground Engineering team in Bolton.

With an industry-leading and award-winning ground engineering team of chartered geologists, engineers and environmental scientists, together with our Specialists in Land Contamination (SiLC), we support projects from feasibility, through planning, and on to successful completion.

The role

You will be involved in an interesting variety of projects across a range of sectors and clients such as energy (linear infrastructure), property development, infrastructure, mining, local authorities, waste management, to name a few.

• Completion of Phase I ground engineering, contaminated land, mining / geology, and desk studies;
• Act as a Site Engineer or supporting role, supervising multiple ground investigation / ground remediation / CQA activities on either short or long duration projects with potential working away from home;
• Supervision of site works including logging of soils and rock (in accordance with current UK standards);
• Site monitoring activities to include groundwater sampling and gas monitoring;
• Specify and supervise in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with UK specifications and current technical standards;
• Liaise with clients, engineers, contractors, and sub-contractors throughout the site work phase;
• Assist in the preparation of Health and Safety and contract documentation and administration of contracts (including financial control); and
• Geotechnical and Geo-environmental data assessment, analysis, and reporting.
  
  

About Us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family-friendly policies to help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About You

• BSc in Engineering Geology, Geology, or similar, MSc or industry experience is advantageous;
• A full and clean UK driving license and own vehicle.
• Confidence and knowledge of UK ground investigation techniques; and written report writing skills, and computer software skills.
  
  

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people, regardless of their background, can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

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