Were Hiring: Graduate Engineers
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Location: UK wide - Northern England, London or Southwest
Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Salary: Competitive + benefits (see below)
About Us
Kick start your career by joining an awarding winning consultancy and access fantastic training and development opportunities that will propel your professional growth.
At CGL we pride ourselves on being different, unique and true experts in our field. As a Graduate at CGL you will be involved in all aspects of a project from “cradle to grave”, gaining real experience of all stages of a project within a supportive team. You will gain exposure to a wide range of geological settings and ground hazards whilst working on a wide variety projects across the UK.
You will be assigned to one of our offices (Harrogate, London, Tiverton (South West) or Billericay, Essex) but you may be working away from home for periods of time.
Our dynamic team is involved in projects of all shapes and sizes, from large scale infrastructure projects (with a strong focus in Scotland) to local commercial and residential developments.
Intrigued? Come and have a chat with us and find out more. Chat to a technical whizz, or one of our trailblazing engineers. Either way they can give you the details of the role but also a real insight into what CGL pride themselves on - the culture and the ability to focus on you as an individual. As big as we grow, we still focus on you.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a hands-on, primarily site-based role where no two days are the same. You’ll join our expert team to:
* Support intrusive investigations (e.g., drilling, sampling, in-situ testing)
* Log soils and rocks to BS standards
* Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
* Keep detailed site records, complete RAMS, and manage H&S documentation
* Begin developing report writing and data interpretation skills
* In time, take ownership of site activities, with strong support from experienced mentors
Who We’re Looking For
Enthusiastic, graduate geologists who:
* Hold a BSc (or MSc) in Geology, Geoscience, Engineering, or similar
* Thrive on working outdoors, independently and in teams
* Want to grow their technical and reporting skills toward Chartership
* Have a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel/stay away as needed
You may also have:
CSCS Card, First Aid, EURS CAT 1 & 2, SSSTS or IOSH
Awareness of environmental legislation or industry H&S best practices
What We Offer
We value your time, energy, and growth. You’ll get:
Competitive salary + overtime + site allowances (where applicable)
Company bonus scheme
Flexible working options when projects allow
25+ days holiday + volunteering days
Pension with employer contributions
Westfield Health cash plan, Cycle to Work, Perkbox, Life Assurance & more..
Structured support toward Chartership
Mentoring, training and the ability to progress at your rate
A collaborative, close-knit team culture focused on learning and career progression
Ready to get stuck in and build the foundations of your career—literally?
Apply now and be part of projects that matter, with people who care.
Initial online interviews with the opportunity to visit an office for second interview.