Engineering Geologist

Earth Science Partnership Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four Day Week

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Professional fees paid

Job summary

Earth Science Partnership Ltd is seeking an Experienced Engineering Geologist based in the UK. The role combines field investigations, desk studies and reporting to support a range of public and private clients.

The successful candidate will work across office, home and field sites with ISO-aligned safety systems. You should have an MSc in Geology or Engineering Geology with 2–5 years’ experience, be familiar with HoleBase/AGS, and stay up to date with EC7, BS5930 and BS10175.

Qualifications

• MSc level in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 2–5 years direct or similar experience in engineering geology or site investigations.
• Knowledge of geotechnical/geoenvironmental investigations and reporting.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out desk study information requests and initial site data collection.
• Perform fieldwork including walkover surveys and intrusive investigations per ESP Safe Systems of Work.
• Maintain accurate technical records and produce interpretive reports.
• Produce technical documents and correspondence for clients.
• Identify and manage project risks; attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Brief subcontract staff and coordinate field teams as needed.

Skills

Engineering geology

Fieldwork

Report writing

Project management

Client liaison

Education

MSc in Geology/Engineering Geology

Tools

HoleBase/AGS

Job description

Earth Science Partnership has an opportunity for a UK based Experienced Engineering Geologist.

We are a progressive group of engineers, geologists and applied environmental scientists who excel in understanding ground processes and providing effective solutions for a range of public and private clients.

We are a Gold StandardFour Day Weekcompany (four days work, full five day pay), are fully agile with a mixture of home, office and field based project delivery and have a flexi-time system.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced candidate with a desire to apply their skills to site investigation, engineering/environmental geology and land assessments in the UK.

Responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out administrative tasks including desk study information requests;
• Execution of fieldwork including walkover surveys and intrusive investigations as defined in the ESP Safe Systems of Work;
• Accurate technical record keeping, factual and interpretive report writing;
• Production of technical documents and correspondence;
• Risk identification and management;
• To occasionally attend external and internal meetings;
• To undertake briefings to any subcontract staff as required.

The ideal candidate should be educated to MSc level in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences or Geotechnical Engineering with some relevant experience. You should be aware of software such as HoleBase/AGS, and be up to date with the latest industry standards, e.g. EC7, BS5930 and BS10175.

You will need to be organised and self-motivated and willing to work away from home and the office. The role will involve regular individual field visits which could sometimes be at short notice and sometimes for extended periods.

Essential Experience, Competencies and Requirements

• Have between 2 and 5 years direct or similar experience;
• Knowledge of scoping, design, implementation and supervision of investigations;
• Knowledge of analysis and reporting of investigation data (field and laboratory);
• Knowledge of geotechnical/geoenvironmental investigations;
• Project management and liaison with clients;
• Good knowledge of standards and specifications related to geotechnical/geoenvironmental investigations;
• Appreciation of engineering geological and geotechnical assessment techniques and reporting;
• Effective written and oral communications skills.
• A strong team player but also able to work under own initiative as required;
• Have a proven technical ability, commercial awareness and project/people management skills;
• Commitment to meeting client requirements and producing high quality reports;
• Flexible approach to working;
• Able to prioritise workload to deliver to tight deadlines;

This is a rewarding role and an excellent opportunity to join our friendly growing company that invests in and encourages staff growth.

ESP are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and are a full member firm of theAGS. Most staff have achieved, or are working towards, IOSH and NEBOSH. We have a contributory pension scheme, generous paid annual leave allowance, plus paid Bank Holidays and we pay for all professional membership fees (e.g. FGS/CGeol).

Start Date: ASAP

Please note that we are only able to consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. Earth Science Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer who embraces diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, beliefs, marital status, pregnancy/maternity/paternity, colour, ethnicity, nationality, political opinion, or trade union membership/duties (ESP Equality & Diversity Policy applies).