Graduate Engineering Geologist

Concept; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chartership support

Mentoring and training

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work

Westfield Health

Job summary

Concept is a London-based geotechnical and environmental consultancy offering site investigations, instrumentation installation and survey services to the construction sector. The role involves managing geological, geochemical and geophysical investigations across the UK, with responsibilities spanning data recording, reporting and adherence to safety standards.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Earth Sciences or Civil Engineering degree, have a UK driving licence, and be prepared to

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Earth Sciences or Civil Engineering or relevant subject.
• Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (desirable).
• Graduate Membership of a Professional Institution (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel/stay away as needed.
• Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Undertake and manage geological, geochemical and geophysical site investigations across the UK.
• Assess and manage health and safety risks and ensure safe work practices.
• Accurately record results and manage data and sample quality from fieldwork.
• Log soil and rock to British and European Standards.
• Complete gas and groundwater monitoring and in situ testing.
• Reconcile laboratory results with geotechnical logs.
• Prepare reports summarising factual findings of fieldwork and lab testing.
• Assist in Desk Studies, Interpretative reports and preliminary geotechnical analysis.

Job description

Established in 1997, Concept provides site investigations, geotechnical/environmental consultancy, instrumentation installation/monitoring services, and survey work to customers in the construction and development sectors.

We are proud to be the primary supplier of site investigations to the London market, but also work throughout the UK. We have more experience in urban site investigations than almost anyone else in the industry – skills which we can take to other urban areas, both nationally and internationally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Undertake and manage geological, geochemical and geophysical site investigations on sites across the UK.
• Assess and manage health and safety risks and ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner.
• Accurately record results and manage the quality of data and samples from fieldworks.
• Logging soil and rock to British and European Standards.
• Complete gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling and in situ testing.
• Reconciliation of laboratory test results with the geotechnical logs
• Preparation of reports summarizing the factual findings of fieldwork and laboratory testing.
• Assisting in the preparation of Desk Study and Interpretative reports and conducting preliminary geotechnical analysis.
• Bachelors Degree in Earth Sciences / Civil Engineering or relevant subject. Knowledge of basic soil mechanics desirable.
• Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology - desirable.
• Graduate Membership of a Professional Institution - desirable.
• Have a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel/stay away as needed.
• Good working knowledge of the English Language both written and spoken.

You may also have:

• CSCS Card, First Aid, EUSR (HSG47) CAT 1 & 2, SSSTS or IOSH
• Awareness of environmental legislation or industry H&S best practices

What We Offer

We value your time, energy, and growth. You’ll get:

• Progressive salary (DOE) + overtime + site allowances (where applicable)
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible working options when projects allow
• Westfield Health cash plan, Cycle to Work, Perkbox
• Structured support toward Chartership
• Mentoring, training and the ability to progress at your rate
• A collaborative and close-knit team

Ready to get stuck in and build the foundations of your career—literally?

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide VISA sponsorship for any candidates for this role.