Assistant Geologist
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience) + benefits
An excellent opportunity has become available for an Assistant Geologist to join a well-established ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy in Nottingham. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with up to a couple of years of experience looking to build a career within the ground investigation sector.
You will join a supportive team of geologists and geotechnical engineers working on a wide range of projects across the UK, including infrastructure, residential, commercial and environmental developments.
The Role
As an Assistant Geologist, you will be involved in both site and office-based work, supporting the delivery of ground investigation projects from initial site works through to reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with site investigations including boreholes, trial pits and window sampling
Soil and rock logging in accordance with British Standards
Collecting and managing soil and groundwater samples
Assisting with gas and groundwater monitoring
Liaising with drilling contractors and site teams
Assisting with the preparation of factual ground investigation reports
Supporting senior staff with data collection and interpretationRequirements
Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience or a related subject
Strong interest in ground investigation and geotechnical engineering
Full UK driving licence
Good communication and organisational skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a teamBenefits
Competitive starting salary
Full training and mentoring from senior engineers
Opportunity to work towards chartership
Company pension scheme
Flexible working options
Excellent career progression within the geotechnical sectorThis is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy and gain hands-on experience working on a variety of projects while developing your technical skills within a supportive environment.
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss similar roles, please apply or get in touch