Engineering Geologist/Geo-environmental Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established geo-technical consultancy seeks Graduate Level Engineering Geologists and Geo-environmental Engineers in Exeter. This role involves site supervision of geotechnical investigations, providing a wide range of consultancy experience. The position emphasizes professional development and offers a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Excellent training schemes

Ongoing mentorship

Business collaboration opportunities

Rapid career progression

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Commitment to CPD and working towards Chartership.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking desk study research and reporting prior to project commencement.
• Preparing and supervising ground investigations.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Planning and organizing

Education

BSc/BEng in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering

Master’s or PhD

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Level Engineering Geologists and Geo-environmental Engineers Exeter. Our client is an established and successful geo-technical and geo-environmental engineering consultancy, founded in 2000. They provide innovative technical advice and solutions across the UK to a diverse clientele, including individuals, companies, and sectors such as construction, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Their project portfolio is broad, offering exposure to various services and challenges. They offer excellent training schemes, ongoing mentorship from specialists, business collaboration opportunities, rapid career progression, and promote a healthy work-life balance and a positive working environment. The company values honesty, openness, integrity, personal excellence, and continuous self-improvement, striving to deliver high-quality technical and environmental services.

The Job Role

They are recruiting Engineering Geologists and Geo-environmental Engineers to join their team in Exeter. This role offers the chance to work with a range of public and private clients on major projects, providing broad consultancy experience early in your career. The position involves site-based supervision of geotechnical investigations and some office-based analysis and reporting.

The responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking desk study research and reporting prior to project commencement.
2. Preparing and supervising ground investigations, including soil/rock logging to current standards.
3. Liaising with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
4. Preparing samples and scheduling laboratory testing.
5. Producing site logs/data and drafting factual reports with increasing interpretive input, covering:

• Geotechnical aspects: foundations, earthworks, ground improvement, retaining structures, slope stability, highway and drainage design.
• Geo-environmental aspects: contaminated land risk assessments, hydrogeological risk assessments, gas risk management, and waste management.

Other duties include adhering to health, safety, welfare, quality, and environmental policies. The role may vary with company needs, and the post holder is expected to follow all policies and undertake additional duties as required.

The essential qualifications and attributes are:

• BSc/BEng in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field; a Master’s or PhD is advantageous.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Commitment to CPD and working towards Chartership (CGeol, CEng, CSci).
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to plan and organize work efficiently.
• High standards of customer service.
• Effective communication skills to build strong relationships and exceed client expectations.