Engineering Geologist

Card Geotechnics Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working options

Pension with employer contributions

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Card Geotechnics Ltd is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join their expert team in Harrogate, contributing to various geological projects across the UK. The role involves site investigations, liaising with clients, and managing site records.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment while receiving mentoring and training to enhance your professional growth. Ideal candidates will have a degree in geology, a minimum of one year of relevant experience, and a passion for outdoor work.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in ground investigations.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Knowledge of SHEQ culture.

Responsibilities

• Support intrusive investigations (drilling, sampling, testing).
• Log soils and rocks to BS standards.
• Manage H&S documentation and site records.

Skills

Ground investigations

Data interpretation

Site records management

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Client liaison

Education

Relevant degree in geology or engineering

Tools

Drilling equipment

Soil logging standards

Health & Safety documentation

Job description

Location: Harrogate (North Yorkshire), London (N1C), Tiverton (Exeter, Devon), Havant, (Portsmouth, Hampshire) with site based work across the United Kingdom

Develop and expand your career by joining an award-winning consultancy where you’ll further develop your knowledge and experience through complex projects alongside mentoring junior colleagues whilst receiving fantastic training and development opportunities designed to support your professional growth.

At CGL, we pride ourselves on being exemplary. We are true experts in our field, and everything we do is guided by our values: Safe, Excellent, Reliable, People. If you’re looking for a place where values genuinely shape day‑to‑day work and people’s careers, you’ll thrive here.

As an Engineering Geologist, you’ll play a pivotal role in every stage of the project from inception to completion, from managing clients and subcontractors, being on‑site working with our team to complete testing and supervising site investigation or working in our office to review data and complete accurate interpretive reports, no two days will be the same.

You will be working within a supportive and collaborative team across a wider range of geological settings and ground hazards, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.

This role offers a mixture of office and site‑based work based around the UK where no two weeks are the same. We have offices based in vibrant parts of the UK, whether it be the hustle and bustle of Central London, the South Coast or the picturesque market towns of Harrogate and Tiverton.

Our dynamic team delivers projects of all shapes and sizes — from major infrastructure schemes to local commercial and residential developments — giving you the chance to broaden your experience and develop your skills quickly.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You’ll join our expert team to:

• Support intrusive investigations (e.g., drilling, sampling, in‑situ testing)
• Log soils and rocks to BS standards
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Keep detailed site records, complete RAMS, and manage H&S documentation
• Report writing and data interpretation skills
• Take ownership of site activities, with strong support from experienced mentors as well as mentoring graduates
• Maintain accurate site records, logs, and daily reports
• Liaise with engineers, contractors, and clients on site
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with specifications, standards, and method statements
• Data processing and report preparation as required

Who We’re Looking For

Enthusiastic, engineering geologists who:

• Have a relevant degree in geology, engineering or similar
• Have 1+ year(s) in ground investigations
• Thrive on working outdoors, independently and in teams
• Have knowledge and understanding of safe working and SHEQ Culture
• Have a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel/stay away as needed
• Have experience of direct exposure to site works, decision making, risk assessment, basic design and implementation of projects

You may also have:

• CSCS Card, First Aid, EUSR HSG47 CAT 1 & 2
• Awareness of environmental legislation or industry H&S best practices

What We Offer

We value your time, energy, and growth. You’ll get:

• Overtime plus site allowances (where applicable)
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible working options when projects allow
• Pension with employer contributions
• Westfield Health cash plan, Cycle to Work, Perkbox, Life Assurance & more
• Mentoring, training and the ability to progress at your rate
• A collaborative, close‑knit team culture focused on learning and career progression

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any applications that require VISA sponsorship at this time.