Graduate Engineering Geologists

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking enthusiastic graduate geologists for a hands-on site-based role across the UK. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Geology or similar, thrive outdoors, and seek to develop their technical skills with support for Chartership. The position offers competitive salary, company bonuses, flexible working, and a collaborative team culture focused on growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working options

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Graduate geologists must thrive on working outdoors, both independently and in teams.
• Candidates should be eager to develop technical and reporting skills toward Chartership.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support intrusive investigations like drilling and sampling.
• Log soils and rocks according to BS standards.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors while keeping detailed records.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

BSc or MSc in Geology, Geoscience, or Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

First Aid

Job description

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? Location: UK wide - Northern England, London or Southwest

? Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

? Salary: Competitive + benefits (see below)

? About Us

Kick start your career by joining an awarding winning consultancy and access fantastic training and development opportunities that will propel your professional growth.

At CGL we pride ourselves on being different, unique and true experts in our field. As a Graduate at CGL you will be involved in all aspects of a project from “cradle to grave”, gaining real experience of all stages of a project within a supportive team. You will gain exposure to a wide range of geological settings and ground hazards whilst working on a wide variety projects across the UK.

You will be assigned to one of our offices (Harrogate, London, Tiverton (South West) or Billericay, Essex) but you may be working away from home for periods of time.

Our dynamic team is involved in projects of all shapes and sizes, from large scale infrastructure projects (with a strong focus in Scotland) to local commercial and residential developments.

Intrigued? Come and have a chat with us and find out more. Chat to a technical whizz, or one of our trailblazing engineers. Either way they can give you the details of the role but also a real insight into what CGL pride themselves on - the culture and the ability to focus on you as an individual. As big as we grow, we still focus on you.

? What You’ll Be Doing

This is a hands-on, primarily site-based role where no two days are the same. You’ll join our expert team to:

• Support intrusive investigations (e.g., drilling, sampling, in-situ testing)
• Log soils and rocks to BS standards
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Keep detailed site records, complete RAMS, and manage H&S documentation
• Begin developing report writing and data interpretation skills
• In time, take ownership of site activities, with strong support from experienced mentors

Enthusiastic, graduate geologists who:

• Hold a BSc (or MSc) in Geology, Geoscience, Engineering, or similar
• Thrive on working outdoors, independently and in teams
• Want to grow their technical and reporting skills toward Chartership
• Have a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel/stay away as needed

You may also have:

CSCS Card, First Aid, EURS 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:

Competitive salary + overtime + site allowances (where applicable)

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working options when projects allow

Pension with employer contributions

Westfield Health cash plan, Cycle to Work, Perkbox, Life Assurance & more..

Structured support toward Chartership

Mentoring, training and the ability to progress at your rate

A collaborative, close-knit team culture focused on learning and career progression

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

Apply now and be part of projects that matter, with people who care. ??

Initial online interviews with the opportunity to visit an office for second interview.