Engineering Geologist

Engineering Geologist



Leeds



Salary: -28,000 - -38,000 (depending on experience)

A specialist geotechnical and environmental consultancy based in Leeds is looking to expand its technical team with the appointment of an Engineering Geologist. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit consultancy offering strong technical exposure, clear progression opportunities, and involvement in a wide variety of projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced geologists and geotechnical engineers, contributing to all phases of site investigation and ground engineering projects from tender stage through to reporting and design support.

• Supervising and undertaking ground investigations across the UK
• Logging soil and rock to current British Standards
• Coordinating drilling rigs and subcontractors on site
• Carrying out sampling and in-situ testing
• Preparing factual ground investigation reports
• Assisting with interpretative reporting and geotechnical assessments
• Managing health & safety documentation and site records
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal technical teams
• Supporting junior staff where appropriate

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Previous consultancy experience within ground investigation or geotechnical engineering
• Strong understanding of soil and rock logging
• Experience supervising site investigations
• Knowledge of geotechnical laboratory testing and interpretation
• Good report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS card preferred

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
• Support towards chartership
• Varied and technically challenging projects
• Pension scheme
• Company vehicle allowance or mileage
• Ongoing professional training and development

This position would suit an ambitious Engineering Geologist looking to develop their technical capabilities within a supportive and growing consultancy environment.