Assistant Engineering Geologist: Field & Reporting

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and mentoring

Clear career progression

Paid overtime and expenses

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Engineering Geologist in Leeds to join a respected ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy. You will split time between site works and office-based reporting, supporting project delivery across residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial sectors in the UK.

The role offers a chance to gain exposure to all stages of ground investigation projects, with mentoring and clear progression toward Chartership where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Experience or willingness to work outdoors and travel to sites.
• MEng in Engineering Geology or closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supervising ground investigation works, including drilling rigs and trial pits.
• Logging soil and rock to current industry standards.
• Collecting soil, rock and groundwater samples.
• Carrying out in-situ testing and monitoring installations.
• Factual reporting and assisting with interpretative reports.
• Liaising with contractors and clients on site.
• Supporting geotechnical and geoenvironmental project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Education

MEng in Engineering Geology

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Engineering Geologist in Leeds to join a respected ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy. You will split time between site works and office-based reporting, supporting project delivery across residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial sectors in the UK.

The role offers a chance to gain exposure to all stages of ground investigation projects, with mentoring and clear progression toward Chartership where appropriate.