Senior Geologist / Geo-Environmental Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer

Evan Craig Limited; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40k–£50k

31 days holiday

Hybrid work

Company vehicle

Laptop

Phone

PPE provided

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Chartership bonus £1000

Professional fees covered

Job summary

Evan Craig Limited in the West Midlands seeks a Senior Geologist / Geo-Environmental Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer to lead ground investigations and provide expert geological logging and reporting. The role blends site and office work within a supportive Midlands team.

You will mentor junior staff, supervise engineers and geologists, and contribute to project delivery while developing technical and managerial skills in a growing SME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology / Earth Science / Geoscience or equivalent from a UK University.
• Minimum 5-6 years track record in ground investigation focusing on geological reporting and logging.
• Self-motivated individual contributor with good team player skills.
• Good project management skills and ability to train junior staff.
• Computer literacy including geotechnical software (OpenGround, HoleBase).
• Full UK Driving license (manual transmission).

Responsibilities

• Examine and cross check geological logging, field testing and field mapping records.
• Plan detailed field investigations by drilling and analysing samples of deposits / bedrock.
• Supervise site and ground investigations.
• Visit new project sites.
• Make recommendations on proposed site use and provide information.
• Advise on subsidence, coal mining and contamination issues.
• Manage staff, including engineers, consultants and contractors.
• Provide quotes to clients.
• Attend professional conferences and represent the company at events.
• Deliver quality geological logs / records and reports.
• Provide technical guidance to junior geologists and reporting staff.
• Promote QHSE to staff.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Office software

Geotechnical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology / Geoscience

Tools

OpenGround

HoleBase

MS Office

Job description

WEST MIDLANDS

Senior Geologist / Geo-Environmental Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer: Progress, Develop and make Valued contributions at this supportive and established SME Ground Engineering Company. This role is based in the West Midlands.

Overview

Our client is a successful and well-established geoenvironmental and geotechnical firm delivering a range of contracting and consulting services throughout the Midlands area and beyond. Supported by the wider UK services group, they maintain a distinct culture and identity, while providing ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical services to a large and diverse client base covering the construction, infrastructure and environmental sectors.

They are now looking for a Senior Geologist / Geo-environmental Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer with a desire to continue to develop their professional knowledge in a wide range of geological settings and ground related problems.

The role involves a mixture of site and office-based work, delivering the full ground investigation and consulting requirement of clients within their supportive and experienced Midlands team. You would also be responsible for the development junior staff and be directly responsible for a small team of engineers, depending on your experience.

This is a great opportunity to join a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism and teamwork are genuinely valued. The majority of their geologists started as graduates, and they have a proven history of developing engineers by providing the opportunities to develop skills and move up the career ladder. Their geological team members will offer you mentoring and tailor your training and development accordingly to achieve your own personal goals, providing the specific support you need to reach your potential.

Responsibilities

• Examine and / or cross check geological logging, field testing and field mapping records.
• Plan detailed field investigations by drilling and analysing samples of deposits / bedrock.
• Supervise site and ground investigations.
• Visit new project sites.
• Make recommendations on the proposed use of a site and provide information.
• Advise on problems such as subsidence, coal mining and contamination.
• Manage staff, including other engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and contractors.
• Provide quotes to our clients.
• Attend professional conferences and represent the company or organisation at other events.
• Deliver quality geological logs / records and overall geological reports.
• Provide technical guidance to junior geologists and reporting staff.
• Promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) to staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Geology / Earth Science / Geoscience or equivalent from a UK University.
• Minimum 5-6 years track record in ground investigation focusing on geological reporting and logging (candidates with fewer years will also be considered on a case-by-case basis).
• A self-motivated individual contributor and good team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good Project management skills.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft office and geotechnical software (e.g. Openground, HoleBase).
• To train and support the junior staff.
• To manage a small team of engineers (depending on experience).
• Full UK Driving license (manual transmission).

On offer

• Salary £40,000 - £50,000
• 31 days holiday which is inclusive of all bank holidays and our Christmas shutdown.
• Regular reviews / appraisals of progress with salary reviews as you become more experienced.
• Hybrid working based in the office and home to suit the needs of the business and yourself.
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme.
• Access to company vehicles for work use.
• Provision of laptop, mobile phone, GIP branded workwear and all PPE.
• Professional fees covered (e.g. FGS).
• Provision of internal and external training.
• Bonus paid on attaining chartership of £1000 (one body only).

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.