Graduate Engineering Geologist (Ground Investigation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Fuel Coverage

Training Opportunities

Career Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Engineering Geologist for a ground investigation role in Gloucester. The position offers a structured pathway with training and progression, plus hybrid working and a salary of £28,000–£30,000.

You will join an established consultancy delivering ground conditions, environmental assessments and geotechnical investigations. The role involves desk studies, coordinating field investigations, logging soils/rocks, and reporting, with travel across the

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or a closely related field.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own car.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Phase 1 desk studies, reviewing historical land use and environmental information.
• Assist with planning and coordinating geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations.
• Supervise site investigation activities, including trial pits, window sampling and drilling operations.
• Record and assess ground conditions, soil characteristics and site observations.
• Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical and geo-environmental reports.
• Travel to project sites across the South Midlands and sometimes across the UK.
• Work Monday to Friday, 9–5:30.

Education

Geology degree

Environmental Science or similar

Job description

Graduate Engineering Geologist (Ground Investigation)

£28,000 – £30,000 + Training + Progression + Hybrid + Private Medical Insurance + Fuel Coverage

Gloucester

***Pathway to Chartership Provided***

Are you a recent Graduate, seeking to kickstart you career in geotechnical engineering, with an opportunity that provides excellent development and progression opportunities?

On offer is the opportunity to join an established, independent geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering consultancy providing specialist ground investigation and site assessment services. Working with clients across the construction and development sectors, the company delivers projects covering ground conditions, environmental assessments and geotechnical investigations.

You will be responsible for supporting geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations from initial desk studies through to site works and technical reporting.

The first few months will involve training courses and development on soil and rock logging alongside phase 1 desk studies. Once training is completed you will assess site histories, coordinate and supervise ground investigations, undertake field testing and prepare interpretative reports.

The suitable candidate will have a degree in Geology or a relevant field.

The Role

• Undertake Phase 1 desk studies, reviewing historical land use and environmental information
• Assist with planning and coordinating geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations
• Supervise site investigation activities, including trial pits, window sampling and drilling operations
• Record and assess ground conditions, soil characteristics and site observations
• Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical and geo-environmental reports
• Travel to project sites across the South Midlands and sometimes across the UK
• Monday to Friday, 9 – 5:30

The Person

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science or similar
• Full UK Driving License and own car

Reference Number: BBBH28023c

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.