Engineering Geologist

Overview

In this role you will plan and supervise ground investigations, transforming field data into actionable geotechnical insight. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to support design and construction across landmark projects, while developing technical and chartership credentials. The position emphasizes safety, quality data management, and clear reporting to underpin resilient, sustainable ground solutions. You will engage across disciplines and sites, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This is a growth-focused opportunity at a global leader delivering complex infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and benefits
• well-being programs
• opportunities for growth
• inclusive workplace
• global project exposure

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise ground investigations (scoping, method statements, logistics, permits) with a strong safety focus
• Undertake soil/rock logging to BS 5930 and EC7; manage sampling, in-situ testing, and groundwater monitoring
• Coordinate and schedule laboratory testing; assure data quality and manage digital records (e.g., AGS)
• Prepare factual and interpretive reports, including geohazard assessments, ground models, and design inputs
• Support options appraisal and preliminary design (foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures) with geotechnical colleagues
• Integrate with environmental, structures, highways, rail, water, and energy teams to deliver cohesive solutions
• Apply CDM and H&S best practice on site; lead toolbox talks and promote a proactive safety culture
• Mentor graduates and technicians; contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Travel to project sites as required by commission needs

Key requirements

• Degree in Geology/Engineering Geology/Earth Sciences (MSc preferred or equivalent experience)
• Progress toward, or interest in, chartership (CGeol/CEng) with a relevant professional body
• Working knowledge of UK investigation standards and guidance (BS 5930, EC7, CDM); familiarity with GI methods and plant
• Experience preparing desk studies, supervising site works, and authoring factual/interpretive reports
• Data and digital skills (e.g., AGS data, OpenGround/gINT/HoleBASE); experience with GIS desirable
• Desirable: exposure to geotechnical analysis tools (e.g., Slope/W, PLAXIS 2D), ground modelling, and risk assessment
• Full UK driving licence (or local equivalent) and willingness to travel for site work

• team collaboration
• strong safety culture
• communication and reporting
• AGS data handling
• OpenGround
• gINT

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