Geologist (GEO Approved)

RGH-Global Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

RGH-Global Limited is seeking a GEO-approved Geologist in Hong Kong with 5–8 years of post-graduate experience in ground engineering and site supervision. You will ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on major infrastructure and deep excavation projects.

core logging of rock/soil cores, site assessments, and support for diaphragm walling and trenchless drilling will be part of your responsibilities, coordinating with clients and authorities to ensure GEO compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years post-graduate geological/geotechnical experience in HK construction.
• Must be GEO-approved/registered geologist for site supervision.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese; strong technical report-writing skills.
• Degree in Geology or related geotechnical discipline; chartership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Core logging: Inspect and log rock and soil cores from deep and HDC works.
• Site assessment: Evaluate geological, structural, and hydrogeological conditions for major infrastructure.
• Project support: Assist with ground engineering works, diaphragm walling, and trenchless drilling operations.
• Site supervision & technical compliance: Act as GEO-approved geologist on-site, oversee investigations and instrumentation per GEO and Buildings Department regs.
• Stakeholder coordination: Liaise with clients, contractors, and authorities on submissions and geotechnical compliance.

Skills

Geologist

GEO Approved

Ground engineering

Site supervision

Statutory compliance

Education

Geology degree

Professional chartership (CGeol, HKIE)

Job description

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.

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.