Graduate Engineering Geologist

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR); Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global environmental consultancy seeks an ambitious Engineering Geologist/Geologist for their Greater Manchester office. The successful candidate will engage in diverse projects across property development, infrastructure, and waste management, ensuring compliance with UK standards and contributing to sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan

Reimbursement of relevant professional subscriptions

24 days annual leave

Private healthcare scheme

Critical Illness Cover and Life Assurance

Mobile phone with inclusive plan

Flexi-Time working schedule

Long service awards

Cycle to Work

Travel Loans

Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering Geology or related field required.
• MSc or relevant industry experience is advantageous.
• Full UK driving license and own vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete Phase I ground engineering and contaminated land studies.
• Support site supervision and oversee ground investigation activities.
• Conduct site monitoring activities including groundwater sampling.

Skills

Knowledge of UK ground investigation techniques

Report writing

Computer skills

Education

BSc in Engineering Geology, Geology, or related field

MSc or industry experience

Job description

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Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Starting as a UK business in 1994, SLR now operates as a global company with more than 3,500 people, delivering client-focused solutions across Europe, North America, Pacific Asia and Africa. Throughout this time SLR has strived to grow both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses, such as Wardell Armstrong, into its "One Team" of talented consultants. Its core objective is to assist clients and colleagues alike in "Making Sustainability Happen".

We require an ambitious Engineering Geologist/Geologist to join our Ground Engineering Team in our Greater Manchester office. You will be involved in a variety of projects across sectors such as property development, infrastructure, mining, local authorities, and waste management.

The Opportunity:

1. Complete Phase I ground engineering, contaminated land, mining/geology, and desk studies;
2. Support site supervision activities, including overseeing ground investigation, remediation, and CQA activities, potentially working away from home;
3. Supervise site works, including logging soils and rocks in accordance with UK standards;
4. Conduct site monitoring activities, including groundwater sampling and gas monitoring;
5. Specify and supervise in-situ testing and sampling per UK specifications;
6. Liaise with clients, engineers, contractors, and sub-contractors during site activities;
7. Assist in preparing health and safety and contract documentation, and manage contracts and budgets;
8. Assess, analyze, and report on geotechnical and geo-environmental data.

About you:

• BSc in Engineering Geology, Geology, or related field; MSc or industry experience is advantageous;
• Full UK driving license and own vehicle;
• Knowledge of UK ground investigation techniques, report writing, and computer skills.

We offer:

• Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with up to 5% employer contribution;
• Reimbursement of relevant professional subscriptions;
• 24 days annual leave;
• Private healthcare scheme;
• Critical Illness Cover and Life Assurance (3x salary);
• Mobile phone with inclusive plan;
• Flexi-Time working schedule;
• Long service awards, Cycle to Work, Travel Loans, and other benefits.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analysis, and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services