Geotechnical Engineer in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Flexible hybrid working

Travel allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks an Engineering Geologist to join our Leeds team in a hybrid role, working on diverse ground investigation and environmental projects from site to delivery. Salary range £40,000–£45,000, with progressive development in a supportive consultancy setting.

The role blends site and office work, managing investigations, preparing technical reports, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring health, safety, and environmental procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Engineering Geology or geoenvironmental degree required.
• Experience with Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and supervise ground investigation works.
• Coordinate fieldwork activities and ensure standards.
• Prepare factual and interpretative technical reports.
• Undertake contaminated land and geotechnical risk assessments.
• Assist with Phase I and Phase II site investigations.
• Monitor progress to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Provide practical recommendations based on findings.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Report writing

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering Geology / Geology / Environmental Science degree

Job description

Job DescriptionEngineering Geologist Location: Leeds (Hybrid) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 About the Role An established environmental and engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an Engineering Geologist to join their expanding Leeds-based team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of ground investigation and environmental projects, supporting developments from early-stage assessment through to remediation and delivery. Working within a hybrid setup, the successful candidate will be involved in both site-based and office-based activities, managing investigations, preparing technical reports, and supporting project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Engineering Geologist seeking long-term career development within a collaborative consultancy environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Excellent annual leave allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance and employee wellbeing support.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Travel allowance for site visits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out and supervise ground investigation works on a variety of sites.
• Coordinate fieldwork activities and ensure technical standards are maintained.
• Manage subcontractors and external contractors throughout project delivery.
• Prepare factual and interpretative technical reports.
• Undertake contaminated land and geotechnical risk assessments.
• Assist with Phase I and Phase II site investigations.
• Monitor project progress to ensure deadlines and budgets are achieved.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and technical records.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders professionally.
• Provide practical recommendations based on geological and environmental findings.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Support and mentor junior team members where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience within engineering geology or geoenvironmental consultancy.
• Knowledge of Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments and ground investigation practices.
• Degree qualified in Engineering Geology, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of current environmental and geotechnical regulations.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report writing skills.
• Commercial awareness and strong problem-solving ability.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work.

This is a permanent opportunity.