Site Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Matchtech; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Paid travel time and pay for all hours

Structured training and development

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Site-Based Engineering Geologist, Geotechnical Engineer, or Geoscientist to join its growing ground investigation team across the UK. The role is ideal for graduates or early-career professionals who want practical site experience and progression within ground engineering.

You will supervise GI activities, log soils/rock, perform in-situ tests, and help produce factual and interpretative reports, with UK-wide travel and occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science, Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round in all conditions.
• Commitment to safe working practices including basic risk assessment.
• Ability to obtain a CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Supervise GI site activities (drilling operations, trial pits, inspections).
• Log soils and rock in line with British Standards.
• Complete a range of in-situ testing.
• Process and manage digital site data.
• Assist with factual and interpretative ground investigation reports.
• Ensure safety and compliance with procedures.
• UK-wide travel to sites with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

IT skills

Outdoor / field work

Organisational skills

Reliability

Safety awareness

CSCS card

Risk assessment

Education

Geology / Engineering Geology / Earth Science / Geotechnical Engineering / Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Digital data capture systems

Job description

Site-Based Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer / Geoscientist

Salary: 30,000- 38,000 per annum (DOE) (paid hourly) + discretionary annual bonus
Hours: 45 hours per week
Location: South Wales and/or Somerset (site-based across the UK; occasional overnight stays)

Join a Growing Ground Investigation Team

A well-established and expanding ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy is looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Geologist, Geotechnical Engineer, or Geoscientist to join its team.

This is a strong opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional who wants to build practical site experience and progress within the ground engineering industry. You'll work alongside experienced staff on a broad mix of UK ground investigation and geotechnical projects, with structured support to develop your technical and reporting capability.

The business invests in people through training, mentoring, and professional development. In return, they're looking for someone dependable and proactive-comfortable working independently, taking ownership of tasks, and delivering to a high standard.

The Role

You’ll support and supervise a range of ground investigation activities and contribute to high-quality factual and interpretative reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising GI site activities (drilling operations, trial pitting, pavement inspections)
• Logging soils and rock in line with relevant British Standards
• Completing a range of in-situ testing
• Processing and managing digital site data
• Completing gas and groundwater monitoring programmes
• Collecting gas and groundwater samples using appropriate techniques
• Surveying exploratory holes and other project-specific locations
• Assisting with factual and interpretative ground investigation reports
• Ensuring works are completed safely and in line with procedures and best practice
• Liaising professionally with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders
• UK-wide travel to sites, including occasional overnight stays

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Full UK driving licence
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital data capture systems
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round in all conditions
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently when required
• Commitment to safe working practices, including basic risk assessment
• Able to meet industry training requirements (including gaining a CSCS card)

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in ground investigation / geotechnical / geological / civil engineering
• Construction-related certs (CSCS, SSSTS, SMSTS, NRSWA)
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Site supervision and/or GI reporting experience
• Clear long-term interest in developing within ground engineering

What's On Offer

• Supportive, relaxed working environment
• Flexible base from South Wales and/or Somerset
• Company vehicle
• Paid travel time and pay for all hours worked
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Structured training and development programme
• Industry-recognised accredited training courses
• Dedicated mentoring and career development support
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing business
• Varied UK project exposure across GI and geotechnical work