Engineering Geologist - #2097156

Location: Leeds
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

An established geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy is looking to recruit an Engineering Geologist to join its growing Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial, infrastructure and energy projects while developing your technical expertise within a supportive and experienced team.

As an Engineering Geologist, you will be involved in all stages of ground investigation projects, from planning and supervising site works through to factual reporting and providing engineering recommendations.

• Planning, supervising and logging ground investigations
• Producing detailed factual and interpretative ground investigation reports
• Soil and rock logging in accordance with BS5930 and Eurocode 7
• Supervising drilling rigs, trial pits and window sampling operations
• Collecting and scheduling soil, rock, groundwater and ground gas samples
• Interpreting laboratory test results and developing geotechnical recommendations
• Undertaking geotechnical and geoenvironmental assessments
• Supporting foundation design, slope stability and earthworks assessments
• Liaising with clients, contractors and subcontractors throughout project delivery
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained on site
• Assisting with project management, budgeting and programme delivery

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
• Previous consultancy experience within engineering geology or ground investigation
• Experience supervising site investigations and logging soils and rock
• Knowledge of BS5930, Eurocode 7 and current ground investigation practices
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

• Experience with contaminated land investigations and Phase 2 site investigations
• Knowledge of geotechnical design principles
• Working towards Chartership with the Geological Society or ICE
• Experience using HoleBASE, AutoCAD or geotechnical software packages

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension
• Professional membership fees paid
• Full Chartership support
• Structured career progression
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Regular technical training and development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality geotechnical and geoenvironmental solutions across the UK. You'll work on technically challenging projects while benefiting from ongoing mentoring and clear opportunities for career progression.