Geologist / Engineering Geologist – £40,000 Salary
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Commutable from: Lichfield, Tamworth, Derby, Coalville, Carlton, Sudbury
Our client is a well-established consultancy specialising in geotechnical, environmental, structural, and design services. They support both large and small developers across a broad range of sectors including commercial, retail, residential (from private individuals to major PLCs), education, healthcare, social housing, transport, and leisure & hospitality.
They are currently seeking a Geologist or Engineering Geologist to join their head office team in Burton-on-Trent.
🔍 Key Responsibilities:
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Extensive fieldwork focus for the first 2 years
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Supervision and management of site investigations
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Preparation of Health & Safety documentation
🎓 Qualifications & Experience:
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Degree in Earth Sciences or related discipline
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Minimum 2 years of UK-based fieldwork experience (site investigation supervision and logging)
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Familiarity with British soils and geology, logging to current British Standards
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Experience in contaminated land assessment and geotechnical investigation
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Team-oriented with adaptability to dynamic site conditions
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Physically fit and willing to work outdoors, away from home, and during unsociable hours
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Full UK Driving Licence (Category B manual)
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Must have the right to work in the UK
💼 What’s Offered:
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Competitive salary of £40,000
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Accredited training scheme leading to Chartered status
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Life Insurance (4x annual salary)
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Pension contributions (4–6% matched)
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Professional membership fees paid
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34 days annual leave
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Approved overtime paid
This is an immediate vacancy—interested candidates should send their CVs without delay