Senior Geologist

Bridgewater Consultancy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle + expenses

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributed Pension scheme

Medical Cover

Life Insurance

Cycle to work Scheme

Subscriptions

Flexible working options

Professional development & chartership

Exposure to varied and technically...

Job summary

Bridgewater Consultancy is seeking a Senior Geologist to join its growing Ground Investigation Team in the UK. You will lead site investigations from tender through interpretation, manage projects and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering geology/geotechnical investigation, strong logging and reporting, and client liaison. Chartered status or progression toward chartership is desirable, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering geology / geotechnical investigation.
• Experience managing and delivering site investigation projects.
• Strong soil and rock logging and interpretative reporting skills.
• Knowledge of geotechnical risk assessment and design principles.
• Client-facing and project management experience.
• Chartered status or working toward chartership desirable

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing ground investigation projects
• Supervising site works including drilling, logging and sampling
• Factual and interpretative reporting
• Ground modelling and geotechnical assessment
• Foundation recommendations and earthworks input
• Supporting contaminated land and geoenvironmental assessments
• Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentoring junior engineers and geologists
• Contributing to technical delivery and project management

Skills

Geology expertise

Project management

Client liaison

Education

MSc in Geology

Job description

Senior Geologist | North West | Join a Growing Ground Investigation Team

10th November, 2026

A well-established geotechnical and environmental consultancy providing specialist ground investigation, geotechnical and geoenvironmental services across the UK. The business supports a broad range of sectors including infrastructure, rail, energy, commercial and residential development, delivering practical, high-quality engineering solutions.
Known for technical excellence and a collaborative culture, the company offers the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects, with strong support for professional development and career progression.

The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Geologist to join a respected consultancy with a strong reputation in ground investigation and engineering services.
Working across a varied project portfolio, you will play a key role delivering and managing site investigation and geotechnical projects from tender through to interpretation and reporting.
This role would suit a geologist with a minimum of 5 years' relevant industry experience looking to take ownership of projects, support junior team members and contribute technically within a growing business.

The Role
Responsibilities may include:

• Planning and managing ground investigation projects
• Supervising site works including drilling, logging and sampling
• Factual and interpretative reporting
• Ground modelling and geotechnical assessment
• Foundation recommendations and earthworks input
• Supporting contaminated land and geoenvironmental assessments
• Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentoring junior engineers and geologists
• Contributing to technical delivery and project management

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering geology / geotechnical investigation
• Experience managing and delivering site investigation projects
• Strong soil and rock logging and interpretative reporting skills
• Knowledge of geotechnical risk assessment and design principles
• Client-facing and project management experience
• Chartered status or working toward chartership desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Vehicle + Expenses
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Contributed Pension scheme
• Medical Cover
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subscriptions
• Flexible working options
• Professional development & chartership support
• Exposure to varied and technically challenging projects

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and promote equal opportunities for all.