Project Engineering Geologist

SLR CONSULTING; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonus

Company pension

Private medical

Life & travel insurance

Car lease & cycle-to-work

Volunteering & community giving

Hybrid working

Leave options

Core hours

Remote sabbatical opportunities

Parental leave benefits

Nursery benefit

Employee assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

SLR Consulting is expanding its Land Quality team in the UK with a Project Engineering Geologist position in our Leeds office. The role involves managing geo-environmental site investigations, data handling and reporting for diverse clients in built environment, industry, infrastructure and energy sectors.

The successful candidate will join a multinational consultancy of geoscience professionals, contributing to high-quality project outcomes and career development opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Experience in geo-environmental site investigations and reporting.
• A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience managing fieldwork and coordinating site investigation contractors.
• Knowledge of contaminated land and geo-environmental assessment practices.
• Strong data analysis, interpretation and technical reporting skills.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements for site-based work.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering high-quality project outcomes.
• A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK, as regular site visits will be required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and manage project tasks, fieldwork and data manipulation.
• Assist in preparing reports to provide advice to clients.

Skills

Site investigations

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Contractor coordination

Health & safety

Education

Geology or related earth sciences degree

Job description

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 Project Engineering Geologist in our Leeds office. 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.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

You'll bring:

• Experience in geo‑environmental site investigations and reporting
• A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
• Experience managing fieldwork and coordinating site investigation contractors
• Knowledge of contaminated land and geo‑environmental assessment practices
• Strong data analysis, interpretation and technical reporting skills
• An understanding of relevant health and safety requirements for site‑based work
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering high‑quality project outcomes
• A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK, as regular site visits will be required

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.