Graduate Engineering Geologist

Wardell Armstrong; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Engineering Geologist to join their Ground Engineering Team. This exciting role involves working on diverse projects across property development, infrastructure, and waste management. You'll be responsible for supervising site works, conducting geotechnical assessments, and liaising with clients and contractors. The firm offers a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making sustainability happen and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension Plan with employer contribution

Payment of professional subscriptions

24 days annual leave

Private Healthcare Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Life Assurance Policy

Mobile phone with inclusive tariff

Flexi-Time Working Schedule

Long service awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering Geology or related field; MSc or industry experience is advantageous.
• Full, clean UK driving license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete Phase I ground engineering and contaminated land studies.
• Supervise ground investigation and remediation activities.
• Conduct site monitoring activities such as groundwater sampling.

Skills

UK ground investigation techniques

Report writing

Computer software proficiency

Education

BSc in Engineering Geology

MSc in related field

Job description

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:

• Complete Phase I ground engineering, contaminated land, mining/geology, and desk studies.
• Act as a Site Engineer or supporting role, supervising ground investigation, ground remediation, and CQA activities on short or long-term projects, potentially involving travel.
• Supervise site works, including logging soils and rocks according to UK standards.
• Conduct site monitoring activities such as groundwater sampling and gas monitoring.
• Specify and supervise in-situ testing and sampling following UK specifications and standards.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, contractors, and sub-contractors during site work.
• Assist in preparing Health and Safety and contract documentation, including contract administration and financial control.
• Assess, analyze, and report geotechnical and geo-environmental data.

About you:

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

We offer:

• Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with up to 5% employer contribution.
• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions.
• 24 days annual leave.
• Membership to the Firm's Private Healthcare Scheme.
• Inclusion in the Firm's Critical Illness Cover Policy.
• Life Assurance Policy insuring three times your annual salary.
• Mobile phone with inclusive tariff, including personal use.
• Flexi-Time Working Schedule.
• Long service awards.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Travel Loans.
• Recruitment Bounty Scheme.
• Flexible office/home working arrangements.