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Geologist

Penguin Recruitment

City Of London

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 35,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A recruitment agency in Central London is seeking a Geologist to supervise ground investigations and monitor environmental factors. The successful candidate must hold a degree in Geology or a related field and have site investigation experience. Responsibilities include logging soils, groundwater monitoring, and assisting with report writing. The role offers competitive benefits including a company vehicle, overtime allowances, and a clear career progression pathway in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Overtime and site allowances
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
Clear training and progression pathway

Qualifications

  • Degree in Geology or a related discipline is required.
  • Experience in site or ground investigations is essential.
  • Ability to live within a commutable distance of London.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise ground investigations performed by contractors.
  • Log soils and rock samples in accordance with current standards.
  • Monitor groundwater and gas, and take contamination samples.
  • Assist in writing factual and interpretative reports.
  • Liaise with drilling contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Good communication and report writing skills
Site or ground investigation experience

Education

Degree in Geology or a related discipline
Job description
Job title

Geologist

Location

Central London

Salary

£35,000

Key duties
  • supervising ground investigations
  • logging soils and rock to current standards
  • groundwater and gas monitoring, contamination sampling
  • assisting with factual and interpretative report writing
  • liaising with drilling contractors and ensuring health and safety compliance on site
Essential criteria
  • Degree in Geology or a related discipline
  • Site or ground investigation experience
  • Live within a commutable distance of London
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Good communication and report writing skills
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Overtime and site allowances
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
  • Clear training and progression pathway

To apply, please contact Ruby Evans at Penguin Recruitment.

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