Senior Geologist

Bridgewater Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days leave

Company pension

Life insurance

Private GP

Health benefits

Cycle to work

Career development

Job summary

Bridgewater Consultancy is seeking a Senior Geologist to join its Leeds ground investigation team, delivering fieldwork and project reporting across the UK.

You will supervise intrusive investigations, log soils and rocks to BS 5930+A2, coordinate site works and prepare technically robust reports while developing professional expertise within a national engineering team.

Qualifications

• UK ground investigation site experience is essential.
• Degree in Geology or related discipline is required.
• Ability to log soils/rocks to BS 5930+A2 and interpret data.
• Strong report-writing and client-communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise ground investigation projects across the UK.
• Coordinate site works, logging, and data processing.
• Prepare technical reports and manage project documentation.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Ensure safety and quality in line with project specs.

Skills

Site supervision

Project coordination

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Geology or related degree

Job description

Senior Geologist | Join a leading Leeds ground investigation team and take the next step in your career

23rd July, 2026

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geologist to join the expanding West Yorkshire team of one of the UK’s leading ground investigation businesses. This is a varied role combining office-based technical work with the supervision and delivery of ground investigation projects across the UK. You will take responsibility for organising site works, supervising intrusive investigations, logging soil and rock, processing investigation data and preparing high-quality technical reports. The position provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious geologist with strong UK ground investigation experience to take the next step in their career, develop greater project responsibility and become a key member of a knowledgeable national engineering team.

The business is an award‑winning, multidisciplinary geotechnical and geo‑environmental site investigation specialist with more than 60 years’ industry experience. With a network of regional offices and an extensive range of specialist equipment, the company has the capability to deliver ground investigation contracts of varying size and complexity throughout the UK and internationally. Its experienced technical teams include geologists, engineering geologists, civil engineers, environmental scientists and other ground engineering specialists. Together, they provide technical, logistical and contractual advice across residential, infrastructure, energy, commercial and public‑sector projects. The company forms part of a leading international environmental, engineering and technical services group, offering employees access to a wide range of expertise, long‑term career opportunities and a supportive, people‑focused working culture.

As Senior Geologist, you will support the planning, supervision and successful delivery of ground investigation projects. You will work closely with clients, engineering supervisors, subcontractors and wider technical teams to ensure investigations are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and current geotechnical standards. The role will involve regular site work across the UK alongside office-based project planning, data processing, laboratory scheduling and report preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and organisation of ground investigation projects
• Set up and coordinate site investigation works
• Supervise intrusive ground investigations across a range of sites
• Oversee investigation techniques including sonic drilling, rotary drilling, cable percussion, window sampling, geophysics and trial pits
• Liaise with drilling teams, engineering supervisors, clients and subcontractors
• Ensure site works are completed safely and in accordance with project requirements
• Maintain accurate site records, investigation logs and technical documentation

Geological Logging and Technical Work

• Undertake soil and rock logging in accordance with BS 5930+A2
• Identify and describe the principal soil and rock strata encountered across the UK
• Interpret geological maps, published geological information and site data
• Prepare and manage laboratory testing schedules
• Process and interpret field and laboratory results
• Assist with groundwater and ground-gas monitoring activities
• Contribute to Phase 1 desk studies and site assessments

Reporting and Project Support

• Prepare clear, accurate and technically robust reports
• Review and organise ground investigation data
• Support factual and interpretative reporting
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and internal project teams
• Manage assigned project tasks to programme and quality requirements
• Support the wider team with office-based technical and project duties
• Contribute to the continued improvement of project delivery and technical standards

Team and Professional Development

• Support less experienced geologists and site staff where appropriate
• Share technical knowledge and promote high standards across the team
• Develop strong relationships with local and national colleagues
• Maintain ongoing professional development
• Work towards professional membership and Chartership with company support
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, safety-focused working culture

About You

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious geologist with a strong background in UK ground investigation. You will be confident supervising site works, logging soil and rock, interpreting geological information and producing accurate technical reports. You should be comfortable balancing site-based responsibilities with office-based reporting and project coordination. A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors and colleagues will be essential.

Essential Requirements

• Previous UK ground investigation site experience
• Degree in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Geoscience, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
• Ability to log soil and rock samples to BS 5930+A2
• Good knowledge of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK
• Ability to interpret geological maps and published geological information
• Experience supervising intrusive ground investigations
• Understanding of laboratory scheduling and investigation data processing
• Basic knowledge of groundwater and ground-gas monitoring techniques
• Strong report-writing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good organisational and project coordination skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the UK

Desirable Experience

• Experience preparing Phase 1 desk studies
• Knowledge of multiple drilling and investigation techniques
• Experience coordinating drilling teams and subcontractors
• Familiarity with factual and interpretative ground investigation reporting
• Experience supporting complex or multidisciplinary ground investigation projects
• Previous responsibility for mentoring junior geologists or site staff
• Working towards Chartered Geologist or another relevant professional qualification
• Awareness of geo‑environmental monitoring and reporting requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 31 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 36 days with extended service
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Free private GP service
• Flexible benefits programme
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Health cash plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric vehicle salary‑sacrifice scheme
• Paid volunteering time
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Payment of relevant professional membership fees
• Structured mentoring and support towards Chartership
• Long-term career opportunities within a national and international group

Why Apply?

• Join one of the UK’s leading ground investigation businesses
• Work with a knowledgeable and experienced national technical team
• Gain exposure to varied investigation techniques and project sectors
• Take greater responsibility for site delivery, reporting and project coordination
• Benefit from professional membership support and Chartership mentoring
• Access long-term career development opportunities across a wider engineering group
• Join a people-focused organisation that invests in employee development and wellbeing

Inclusion & Diversity

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