ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

JP Engineering; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Ongoing training and career develop

Diverse and interesting projects

Supportive team environment

Clear progression pathway

Job summary

JP Engineering in Bristol is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join our growing team in a hybrid role, offering hands-on involvement in ground investigation and geotechnical projects across the South West.

You will assist with site investigations, logging, sample collection, and reporting, while liaising with site teams and clients and upholding health and safety on site. The role features a competitive salary and clear progression.

Qualifications

• A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline.
• Some site or consultancy experience (3+ years ideal but not essential).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with and supervising site investigations (trial pits, boreholes, logging).
• Soil and rock logging to current standards.
• Collecting and managing geotechnical and environmental samples.
• Supporting the preparation of factual and interpretive reports.
• Liaising with site teams, contractors, and clients.
• Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained on site.

Skills

Site investigations

Geotechnical logging

Technical reporting

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Education

Geology degree

Job description

Are you ready to build your career at the ground level—literally? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Engineering Geologist to join our growing team in BRISTOL (Hybrid)

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of ground investigation and geotechnical projects across the South West, gaining hands‑on experience and developing your technical expertise within a supportive and dynamic environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with and supervising site investigations (trial pits, boreholes, logging)
• Soil and rock logging to current standards
• Collecting and managing geotechnical and environmental samples
• Supporting the preparation of factual and interpretive reports
• Liaising with site teams, contractors, and clients
• Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained on site

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline
• Some relevant site or consultancy experience (3 YEARS + ideal but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £38,000
• Excellent Benefits
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunity to work on diverse and interesting projects
• Supportive team environment
• Clear progression pathway within the company

If you're passionate about geology and want to take the next step in your engineering career, we’d love to hear from you