Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer (Land Quality)

Slr Consulting Limited; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in geoscience based in the UK is seeking Geo-environmental graduates to join their Land Quality team. The role involves managing site investigations, conducting assessments, and preparing reports for diverse clients. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Geological Science, strong communication and data analysis skills, and a desire for career growth. The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development, fostering a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• BSc Degree level qualification and full UK driving licence required.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification and membership of a relevant institution advantageous.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of relevant professional software.

Responsibilities

• Manage geo-environmental fieldwork.
• Conduct desk-based assessments.
• Oversee site investigations and laboratory testing.

Skills

Good communication skills

Data analysis skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc Degree in applied geological science or equivalent

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

MS Office or equivalent

Job description

Overview

SLR has a busy, well-established Land Quality team in its European Operations. Due to ongoing commercial success and a busy forward order book, it is looking to expand its Land Quality team in the UK with the appointment of a number of Geo-environmental graduates within its UK offices. The team undertakes a wide variety of geo-environmental assessments particularly across the built environment, industry, infrastructure and energy sectors. This position presents an outstanding opportunity to join a team of leading geoscience professionals (including geotechnical engineers, geologists and contaminated land specialists) within a truly multinational consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement based on performance. The Land Quality team undertakes a wide range of site assessment/investigation and associated reporting for a diverse range of clients and the successful applicant will be required to undertake and manage project tasks, fieldwork and data manipulation and assist in preparing subsequent reports to provide advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of geo-environmental fieldwork.
• Desk-based assessments.
• Organising site investigation/laboratory testing services in advance of field works.
• Developing health and safety plans to cover identified work tasks.
• Site Investigation management and supervision:
• Logging soil and rock.
• Arranging laboratory analysis of soil and rock samples.
• Data collation, manipulation and assessment; and
• Reporting of investigations and assessments.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree level qualification or equivalent in an applied geological science and a full UK driving licence (required).
• Relevant postgraduate qualification and membership of a relevant institution (CGeol, EurGeol, PGeo or similar) would be advantageous.
• Good IT skills (MS Office or equivalent), and relevant professional software knowledge (e.g. modelling & logging software; AutoCAD and GIS software).
• Good communication, report writing and data analysis skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team and follow strict Health & Safety protocols.
• A desire to build a successful career in the geo-environmental / engineering geology sector.

Benefits

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days’ annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies helping balance the needs of professional and home life.