Geologist (Land Quality) placement

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geologist for a fixed-term placement in Bristol. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work alongside leading geoscience professionals and gain hands-on experience in geo-environmental assessments. The successful candidate will engage in various tasks including fieldwork, data manipulation, and report preparation, contributing to diverse projects across multiple sectors. With a supportive team culture and a commitment to professional development, this position is ideal for those eager to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting while enjoying a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company Pension

Excellent Healthcare

Travel Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Cover

Flexible Working Hours

25 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Studying a BSc in applied geological science is essential.
• Good IT, communication, and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with geo-environmental fieldwork and desk-based assessments.
• Manage site investigations and prepare reports.

Skills

IT Skills (MS Office or equivalent)

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Health & Safety Protocols

Education

BSc Degree in Applied Geological Science

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS Software

Modelling Software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Geologist (Land Quality) placement

Vacancy No

VN4978

Employment Type

Fixed-Term

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

Job Description

SLR has a busy, well-established Land Quality team in its European Operations. The team undertakes a wide variety of geo-environmental assessments particularly across the built environment, industry, infrastructure and energy sectors. Due to ongoing commercial success and a busy forward order book, we are looking to support a year long placement for Geo-environmental students within our UK offices.

This position presents an outstanding opportunity to learn from a team of leading geoscience professionals (including geotechnical engineers, geologists and contaminated land specialists) within a truly multinational consultancy and offers the right applicant the chance to put learning into practice.

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 support project tasks, fieldwork and data manipulation and assist in preparing subsequent reports to provide advice to clients.

About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 employees working in 125 countries around the world, including over 1,000 staff across Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

The role
If you are successful, you will provide assistance to the team in the following areas:

• Aspects of geo-environmental fieldwork.
• Desk-based assessments.
• Organising site investigation/laboratory testing services in advance of field works.
• Developing health and safety plans to cover identified work tasks.
• Site Investigation management and supervision.
• Logging soil and rock.
• Arranging laboratory analysis of soil and rock samples.
• Data collation, manipulation and assessment.
• Reporting of investigations and assessments.

About you
If you are interested, we would love to hear from you. In order to succeed as well as studying a BSc Degree level qualification in an applied geological science and a full UK driving licence, we'd envisage that you would be able to demonstrate:

• Good IT skills (MS Office or equivalent).
• Good communication, report writing and data analysis skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team and follow strict Health & Safety protocols.
• A desire to build on academic knowledge.
• Relevant professional software knowledge (e.g. modelling & logging software; AutoCAD and GIS software) an advantage.

Equity, and at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as: people, minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

SLR Commitment – All applicants who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Confident Committed status.

Key Responsibilities

Country

United Kingdom

Office

Bristol; Maidstone; Shrewsbury