Job Description:

Engineering Geologist

Exeter

£30,000 - £35,000

We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Geologist to join our expanding ground investigation team in Exeter.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Geologist to become involved in a wide variety of ground investigation projects across the South West, working on residential, commercial, infrastructure and development sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising ground investigation works, including cable percussion, rotary drilling and window sampling.
• Undertaking detailed soil and rock logging in accordance with relevant British Standards.
• Conducting trial pit inspections and supervising site investigation contractors.
• Undertaking in-situ testing, including SPTs and other geotechnical testing.
• Installing and monitoring groundwater and gas monitoring installations.
• Collecting soil, groundwater and gas samples for laboratory analysis.
• Preparing factual ground investigation reports.
• Assisting with interpretative geotechnical reporting and foundation recommendations.
• Liaising with drilling contractors, clients and project managers.
• Ensuring site works are undertaken safely and in accordance with project specifications.

Requirements

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within the ground investigation industry is desirable.
• Competent in soil and rock logging.
• Understanding of drilling techniques and ground investigation methodologies.
• Knowledge of geotechnical testing and site investigation procedures.
• Good report-writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS card and relevant site safety qualifications would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of ground investigation projects.
• Opportunities to develop technical and practical site investigation skills.
• Career progression and professional development.
• Support towards professional chartership.
• Opportunity to work within an established and growing ground investigation team.

If you're an Engineering Geologist looking for your next opportunity within the ground investigation industry, we'd love to hear from you!