Graduate Engineering Geologist

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global environmental consultancy is offering a role for a Graduate to 2 years experienced engineer in their Ground Engineering team. The position involves working on diverse projects, supervising site investigations, and requires a BSc in Engineering Geology or similar. Candidates should have strong report writing skills and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• MSc or industry experience is advantageous.
• Full, clean UK driving license and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Completion of Phase I ground engineering and contaminated land studies.
• Act as a Site Engineer supervising ground investigations.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Confidence in UK ground investigation techniques

Excellent report writing skills

Proficiency in relevant software

Education

BSc in Engineering Geology, Geology, or similar

Job description

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Client:

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR)

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. We are pleased to be offering a new vacancy due to our continued growth and success for an ambitious Graduate to 2 years experience to join our Ground Engineering team in Bolton.

Overview of team / business area:

With an industry-leading and award-winning ground engineering team of chartered geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists, together with our Specialists in Land Contamination (SiLC), we support projects from feasibility, through planning, and on to successful completion.

The role:

You will be involved in a variety of projects across sectors such as energy (linear infrastructure), property development, infrastructure, mining, local authorities, and waste management.

• Completion of Phase I ground engineering, contaminated land, mining/geology, and desk studies;
• Act as a Site Engineer or supporting role, supervising multiple ground investigation, ground remediation, and CQA activities on short or long-term projects, potentially involving working away from home;
• Supervision of site works including logging soils and rocks in accordance with UK standards;
• Site monitoring activities including groundwater sampling and gas monitoring;
• Specify and supervise in-situ testing and sampling per UK specifications and standards;
• Liaise with clients, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors throughout the project;
• Assist in preparing Health and Safety and contract documentation and managing contracts (including financial control);
• Assess, analyze, and report geotechnical and geo-environmental data.

About you:

• BSc in Engineering Geology, Geology, or similar; MSc or industry experience is advantageous;
• A full, clean UK driving license and own vehicle;
• Confidence and knowledge of UK ground investigation techniques; excellent report writing skills; proficiency in relevant software.