Engineering Geologist

Bridgewater Consultancy; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical firm in the UK is seeking an entrance level engineering geologist. This role requires a degree in geology or environmental and at least 2 years of UK project experience. You will deliver vital ground investigation services and manage multiple projects throughout the country. The role offers competitive salary and various benefits, including a vehicle and fuel card, health care cover, and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday with the option to buy more

Vehicle plus fuel card

Health Care Cover

Employee assistance programmes

Contributed 6% company pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years UK project experience.
• Exposure to a variety of unique projects throughout the country.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground investigation and geotechnical services.
• Supervise ground investigation projects throughout the UK.
• Log soil and rock in accordance with specifications.

Skills

Good management skills

Strong understanding with experience in the industry

Engineering geology, soil logging experience

Education

Degree in geology or environmental

Job description

Overview

20th September, 2025

A forward thinking and well established contractor with offices in the UK and overseas has over 2,000 colleagues across divisions delivering world-class services to their customers. They provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and they deliver excellence to their customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As one of the top Geotechnical companies, their highly trained skilled Geotechnical team focus on understanding the site conditions for all UK construction projects. By conducting rigorous testing and sampling in the field, both above and below ground, their team identify and interpret conditions that will impact the subsequent stages of construction. Their services are vital in order to kick start any project, whether it be tower blocks in a major city, new bridges, major roads and rail tunnels or even home extensions. A career with the experienced Geotechnical team means rarely working on the same project twice and having the satisfaction of ensuring the built world around us is safe and stable.

About the Role

Due to an increase in workload our client is looking to grow the team for an entrance level engineering geologist with a minimum of 2 years UK project experience. As an engineering geologist, you will be exposed to a variety of unique projects throughout the country. It is key that you have the balance to be proactive and independent, while simultaneously being a strong team player. Good management skills, and a strong understanding with experience in the industry are vital in order to succeed in this role. In this role you will work on site as well as the office 70/30 split. Each week will be flexible dependant on project allocated.

Responsibilities

• Delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to our wide ranging client base across the business, work in a wide range of sectors including major infrastructure for highways and rail, nuclear, new build, onshore and offshore energy and environmental.
• Confident and knowledgeable of ground investigation techniques.
• Prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment.
• Responsible for the planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations throughout the United Kingdom.
• Logging of Soil and Rock in accordance with the specification and BS5930:2015+A1:2020.
• Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed.
• Act as a Site Agent or a support role, supervising multiple activities and staff for short and longer term projects.
• Performing in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the specification and current technical standards.
• Liaise with Clients / Engineers / Main Contractors throughout the site works phase.
• Managing and collating site data using company software systems.
• Assist in the compilation of monthly financial project accounts.
• Be able to write factual reports.
• Carry out work in accordance with company Health and Safety rules.
• Have a minimum level of fitness required to undertake all site based tasks listed above on a variety of sites including active construction sites and linear projects for roads and railways.

Qualifications

Degree in geology or environmental.
Minimum of 2 years UK project experience.

Required Skills

• Good management skills.
• Strong understanding with experience in the industry.
• Engineering Geology, soil logging experience.

Preferred Skills

• Confident and knowledgeable of ground investigation techniques.
• Management and supervision of GI techniques
• Sample and data collection
• interpretative technical report writing

Benefits

• Competitive salary,
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy more
• Vehicle plus fuel card
• Expenses
• Project Allowances £5K
• Health Care Cover
• Employee recognition schemes
• Family friendly support
• Employee benefits and discounts app
• Employee assistance programmes
• Contributed 6% company pension

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is and equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a fair, equal and inclusive workplace for all. Equality and diversity matters, and they are keen to promote these values across all areas of the business.