Engineering Geologist

Engineering Geologist

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

A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to add an Engineering Geologist to its growing Leeds office. With decades of experience delivering geotechnical, geoenvironmental and civil engineering solutions, the business has built a strong reputation for technical excellence and long-term client relationships.

Working across sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and infrastructure, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where you''ll work on a diverse range of projects while benefiting from structured training and genuine career progression.

You''ll play a key role in delivering ground investigation projects from initial site works through to reporting. The position offers a varied mix of site supervision and office-based technical work, giving you exposure to projects of varying size and complexity.

• Supervising ground investigation works including rotary drilling, cable percussion, window sampling and trial pitting.
• Logging soil and rock in accordance with BS EN ISO 14688 and BS EN ISO 14689.
• Scheduling and managing soil, rock and groundwater samples for laboratory testing.
• Recording accurate site information and maintaining high-quality field records.
• Overseeing subcontractors and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Preparing factual ground investigation reports.
• Interpreting ground conditions and assisting with geotechnical assessments.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and the wider project team.
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working on ground investigation projects.
• Knowledge of soil and rock logging to current industry standards.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
• Company pension scheme.
• Payment of professional membership fees.
• Ongoing technical training and mentoring.
• Support towards chartership.
• Exposure to a broad range of geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within an established consultancy.