Graduate/Project Geologist

SLR Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a motivated Geologist to join our Mining Advisory team in the UK, offering early‑career growth and exposure to interdisciplinary geoscience in a global minerals context. The role involves geological modelling, resource evaluation, quarry and mine planning support, and due‑diligence studies across projects worldwide.

Hybrid working is available with location flexibility near UK offices; a driving licence is essential for site work and travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Geology (or related subject) with Earth Science training.
• Graduate membership or eligibility for a relevant professional body.
• Experience in drilling fieldwork, core logging and sampling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake geological site work including core logging, sampling and mapping.
• Assist with design and supervision of mineral resource drilling programmes.
• Generate and manage geological databases.
• Review, interpret and report geological data.
• Carry out geological modelling and contribute to technical reports.
• Assist with proposals and business development.

Skills

Geology

Fieldwork

Data management

Reporting

Client interaction

Education

Geology degree

Professional body membership eligible

Tools

CAD

GIS

Leapfrog

Datamine

Micromine

Job description

SLR Consulting is looking for a highly motivated Geologist to join our growing Mining Advisory team, which is part of our wider European Advisory service line. This is an exciting opportunity for an early‑career geoscientist to develop technical and consulting skills while working alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary group supporting clients across the mining and minerals sector. Based within one of SLR’s UK offices, you’ll contribute to a wide range of projects involving geological modelling, mineral resource evaluation, quarry and mine planning support, due‑diligence studies, and broader technical advisory work for global mining clients.

With our move to hybrid working, combined with our collaborative ‘one team’ culture, location is flexible for this role. However, you would need to be within commuting distance of an office. http://www.slrconsulting.com/en/about-us/our-locations

The role

With Support And Mentorship From Colleagues, You Will

• Undertake geological site work, such as core logging, sampling, and mapping
• Assist with the design and supervision of mineral resource drilling programmes
• Generate and manage geological databases
• Review, interpret and report geological data
• Carry out geological modelling and help prepare technical reports
• Assist with the preparation of proposals and contribute to business development within the company

The position will involve regular site work which may involve working on sites away from home.

As a graduate you will automatically be enrolled on our structured Graduate Programme which will support both your technical and business development giving you a great foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career.

About You

Whilst the role would suit a graduate seeking their first professional role, we would equally be happy to hear from candidates who have already gained some degree of post-graduate experience in a commercial environment, in a comparable role. Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence valid in the UK is essential for this position.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Geology (or related subject) and formal academic training in Earth Science
• Graduate level membership of a relevant professional body (or eligibility for)
• Experience of drilling fieldwork, core logging and sampling is desirable
• Familiarity with spatial software such CAD, GIS tools, as well as geological modelling software, such as LSS, Leapfrog, Surpac, Datamine, Micromine would be advantageous
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to write concise reports and confidence to interact with clients

About Us

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 help balance the needs of professional and home life.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under‑represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.