Project Geologist

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR is seeking a Project Geologist to join their Land Quality team in Glasgow. The role involves managing fieldwork and assessments in geo-environmental projects and offers opportunities for career growth within a global consultancy. Competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare and flexible working arrangements are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company pension

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Health and life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in geo-environmental sector desired.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of geo-environmental fieldwork.
• Organising site investigation and testing services.
• Reporting of investigations and assessments.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Data Analysis

Health & Safety Protocols

Education

BSc Degree in Geological Science

Postgraduate qualification (CGeol, EurGeol, PGeo)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS Software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Project Geologist

Vacancy No

VN4529

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

SLR has a busy, well-established Land Quality team in our European operations. Due to ongoing commercial success and a busy forward order book, we are looking to expand our Land Quality team in the UK with the appointment of a Project Engineering Geologist to our Glasgow office.

The team undertakes a wide variety of geo-environmental assessments particularly across the built environment, industry, infrastructure and energy sectors.

About us

SLR are global leaders in sustainability solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 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.

The role

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.

• Managing all aspects of geo-environmental fieldwork
• Carrying out 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 samples
• Arranging laboratory analysis of soil and rock samples
• Data collation, manipulation and assessment
• Reporting of investigations and assessments

About you

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with some level of relevant experience in the geo-environmental sector, as well as:

• BSc Degree level qualification or equivalent in an applied geological science
• Relevant postgraduate qualification and membership of a relevant institution (CGeol, EurGeol, PGeo or similar) would be advantageous
• 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 sector

Due to travel requirements associated with the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.

Culture & 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, 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 Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

Job Description



Key Responsibilities

Country

United Kingdom

Office

Glasgow - Vincent Place