Graduate Engineering Geologist (Rail)

Fusion People; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary circa £30,000

33 days annual leave incl. holiday buy

Bonus schemes incl. loyalty bonus

Staff health plan

Life insurance and pension scheme

Interest-free travel loan

Cycle to Work

Payment of professional fees

Hybrid & flexible working after 6 mo

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join a multidisciplinary rail division. The role offers a permanent position with a starting salary around £30,000 and a suite of benefits.

You will work under supervision on desk studies, ground models and geotechnical design inputs to support project delivery. Ideal candidates hold a Geology degree, with a Masters in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering preferred, and at least 1 year of rail/geotechnical experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or related discipline.
• Masters in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering is desirable.
• Minimum 1 year of industry experience (rail/geotechnical).
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with desk studies, interpretative reports and geotechnical deliverables under supervision.
• Contribute to ground models, geotechnical assessments and design solutions.
• Support technical problem solving and provide design input.
• Apply geological and geotechnical principles to engineering designs.
• Assist supervision of ground investigation works.
• Engage with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders to support delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical understanding

Ground investigation methods

Client coordination

Education

Geology degree

Geotechnical/Engineering Geology masters (desirable)

Job description

Graduate Engineering Geologist

Permanent role

£30,000

Leads

Multidisciplinary Consultancy – Rail Division

Graduate Engineering Geologist – BENEFITS

• Salary circa £30,000
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays) including annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus, introducer fee and qualifications award
• Access to Staff Health Plan, Employee Assistance Programme including a 24-hour advice line.
• BUPA Company Care Scheme
• Life Insurance, Personal Accident and a generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Interest-free travel loan, Cycle to Work Scheme and Arnold Clark Affinity Scheme
• Payment of professional fees
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities will be considered 6 months into employment

Graduate Engineering Geologist – RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the preparation of desk studies, interpretative reports, and geotechnical deliverables under supervision
• Contribute to the development of ground models, geotechnical assessments, and design solutions
• Support technical problem‑solving activities and provide design input
• Apply geological and geotechnical engineering principles to support integrated engineering designs
• Assist with the supervision and coordination of ground investigation works
• Engage with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery

Graduate Engineering Geologist – REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Geology or a related discipline
• Masters in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline (desirable)
• Min 1 year of industry experience (rail / geotechnical)
• Strong understanding of geology, ground investigation methods, and geotechnical engineering principles
• A full UK driving license.

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