Geologist

RGH-Global Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

RGH-Global Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a GEO-approved Geologist with 5–8 years of post-graduate experience in geotechnical engineering and site supervision. The role focuses on logging, assessment, and compliance with GEO and Buildings Department regulations on major projects.

Candidates must be GEO-approved, fluent in English and Cantonese, and hold a geology degree with chartership preferred. This is a senior technical on-site position offering leadership in critical ground investigations

Qualifications

• Must be a GEO-approved / registered Geologist.
• 5 to 8 years of post-graduate geological and geotechnical engineering experience in HK construction.
• Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related geotechnical discipline.
• Professional chartership (e.g., CGeol, HKIE) strongly preferred.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese with strong report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Core logging of rock and soil cores.
• Site assessment of geological, structural, and hydrogeological conditions for major infrastructure.
• Support for diaphragm walls and deep excavation projects.
• Site supervision and technical compliance with GEO and Buildings Department regulations.
• Coordinate with clients, main contractors, independent checking engineers, and government departments for statutory submissions.

Skills

Geology

Geotechnical Eng

Site Supervision

GEO Standards

Technical Reporting

Education

Geology degree

Chartership preferred

Job description

JOB OPENING: Geologist (GEO Approved)

• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Location: Hong Kong
• Salary Range: Market Competitive

Overview

We are exclusively representing a global market leader in heavy civil engineering, foundations, diaphragm walls, and geotechnical works to source a GEO-approved Geologist in Hong Kong. This role is tailored for an experienced professional with 5 to 8 years of experience specializing in ground engineering, site supervision, and statutory compliance under Hong Kong's Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) standards. You will provide critical technical leadership on-site, ensuring safety, quality, and precise geological risk management across marquee infrastructure and deep excavation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Logging: Inspect and log rock and soil cores from deep and horizontal directional coring (HDC).
• Site Assessment: Evaluate geological, structural, and hydrogeological conditions for major infrastructure.
• Project Support: Assist with complex ground engineering works, diaphragm walling, and trenchless drilling operations.
• Site Supervision & Technical Compliance: Act as the approved competent geologist on-site, overseeing ground investigation works, soil and rock descriptions, and instrumentation monitoring in compliance with GEO and Buildings Department regulations.
• Stakeholder & Authority Coordination: Liaise closely with clients, main contractors, independent checking engineers, and government departments regarding statutory submissions and geotechnical compliance.

Requirements

• Experience: 5 to 8 years of post-graduate geological and geotechnical engineering experience within the Hong Kong construction and infrastructure sector.
• Statutory Status: Must be a GEO-approved / registered Geologist recognized for site supervision in Hong Kong.
• Sector Background: Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related geotechnical discipline, with deep practical exposure to heavy civil engineering, foundations, cavern storage projects, MTR railway expansions, or deep excavations.
• Qualifications: Professional chartership (e.g., CGeol, HKIE) is strongly preferred.
• Communication: Fluent in English and Cantonese with strong technical report-writing skills.