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Engineering Geologist

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter, Devon

Expire in: a month

Job Description

As we continue to expand across the UK, we deliver innovative technical advice and practical solutions to a diverse client base-ranging from private individuals to major international organisations. Our work spans multiple sectors, including construction, infrastructure and renewable energy.

Our growing portfolio encompasses a wide variety of projects, each offering exposure to unique services, challenges and learning opportunities.

Employees benefit from an excellent training programme, ongoing mentorship from experienced specialists, strong collaboration across the business and the potential for rapid career progression. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and fostering a positive, inclusive working environment.

As both a company and as individuals, we value honesty, openness, integrity, personal excellence and continuous self-improvement. We take pride in delivering on our commitments, providing technical and environmental services of the highest quality. Client satisfaction is central to our success.

The Job Role

We are currently recruiting Engineering Geologists and Geo-environmental Engineers to join our well-established and knowledgeable consultancy teams in Exeter.

We welcome applications from candidates with proven experience in supervising ground investigations.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work with a broad mix of public- and private-sector clients on key and major projects. It provides valuable early-career consultancy experience, combining both site-based supervision of geotechnical investigations and office-based analytical and reporting responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities

The role will involve carrying out the following tasks effectively and efficiently:

Completing pre-commencement Desk Study research and associated reporting.

Preparing for and supervising Ground Investigations, including soil and rock logging to current standards.

Liaising professionally with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies.

Preparing samples and scheduling laboratory testing.

Producing site logs/data and drafting Factual Reports, with increasing interpretive responsibility, including:

Geotechnical: Foundation design (shallow & deep), earthworks, ground improvement/stabilisation, retaining structures, slope stability, highways and drainage design.

Geo-environmental: Phased contaminated land risk assessments (generic & detailed), hydrogeological risk assessments, gas risk assessments and waste management.

Complying with company policies on health, safety, welfare, quality and environmental procedures.

Upholding the principles of the company's equality policy and maintaining an anti-discriminatory approach.

Additional Information

The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be revised to meet the evolving needs of the organisation. The post holder is expected to follow all company policies and undertake additional duties as required by their manager.

Essential Qualifications, Licences & Attributes

BSc/BEng in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. A Master's degree and/or PhD is advantageous.

1-3+ years of relevant experience.

Commitment to ongoing CPD and working towards Chartership (CGeol, CEng, CSci).

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Strong organisational and forward-planning skills.

An appreciation for delivering high standards of customer service.

Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships, with a focus on meeting and exceeding client expectations

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