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: * Extensive fieldwork focus for the first 2 years * Supervision and management of site investigations * Preparation of Health & Safety documentation Qualifications & Experience: * Degree in Earth Sciences or related discipline * Minimum 2 years of UK-based fieldwork experience (site investigation supervision and logging) * Familiarity with British soils and geology, logging to current British Standards * Experience in contaminated land assessment and geotechnical investigation * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Team-oriented with adaptability to dynamic site conditions * Physically fit and willing to work outdoors, away from home, and during unsociable hours * Full UK Driving Licence (Category B manual) * Must have the right to work in the UK What’s Offered: * Competitive salary of £40,000 * Accredited training scheme leading to Chartered status * Life Insurance (4x annual salary) * Pension contributions (4–6% matched) * Professional membership fees paid * 34 days annual leave * Approved overtime paid This is an immediate vacancy—interested candidates should send their CVs without delay