Engineering Geologist

SLR Consulting Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑t

Volunteering and Community Giving

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days' annual leave plus flexible H

Buy or sell leave options

Core working hours

Cross‑border remote working and sabbat

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adop

Workplace Nursery benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Specialist support for mental health,

Job summary

SLR Consulting Limited's Land Quality team in the UK is expanding in Leeds with the appointment of a Project Engineering Geologist. The role offers exposure to geo-environmental assessments across built environment, industry, infrastructure and energy sectors.

You will undertake and manage project tasks, fieldwork and data manipulation, and assist in preparing reports to provide clients with clear, actionable advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in geo-environmental site investigations and reporting.
• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences or related discipline.
• Experience managing fieldwork and coordinating site investigation contractors.
• Knowledge of contaminated land and geo-environmental assessment practices.
• Strong data analysis, interpretation and technical reporting skills.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements for site-based work.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness for regular site visits.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and manage project tasks, fieldwork and data manipulation.
• Assist in preparing reports to provide advice to clients.
• Coordinate site investigation contractors and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Geo-environmental investigations

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Project coordination

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Geology degree

Engineering Geology degree

Geoscience / Earth Sciences degree

Job description

SLR has a busy, well-established Land Quality team in its European Operations. Due to ongoing commercial success and a busy forward order book, it is looking to expand its Land Quality team in the UK with the appointment of a Project Engineering Geologist in our Leeds office. The team undertakes a wide variety of geo-environmental assessments particularly across the built environment, industry, infrastructure and energy sectors.

This position presents an outstanding opportunity to join a team of leading geoscience professionals (including geotechnical engineers, geologists and contaminated land specialists) within a truly multinational consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement based on performance.

The Land Quality team undertakes a wide range of site assessment/investigation and associated reporting for a diverse range of clients and the successful applicant will be required to undertake and manage project tasks, fieldwork and data manipulation and assist in preparing subsequent reports to provide advice to clients.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

You'll bring:

• Experience in geo-environmental site investigations and reporting
• A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
• Experience managing fieldwork and coordinating site investigation contractors
• Knowledge of contaminated land and geo-environmental assessment practices
• Strong data analysis, interpretation and technical reporting skills
• An understanding of relevant health and safety requirements for site-based work
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering high-quality project outcomes
• A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK, as regular site visits will be required

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.