Graduate Engineering Geologist (1+ Year Experience)
📍 Surrey, UK | Full-Time | Permanent
Overview
We are seeking a Graduate Engineering Geologist with around one year of industry experience to join our growing geotechnical team in Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while working on a diverse range of ground investigation and soil engineering projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with planning and delivering ground investigations.
* Log soil and rock samples to current industry standards.
* Supervise drilling rigs and site investigation activities.
* Collect and manage soil, rock, and groundwater samples.
* Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
* Support geotechnical assessments and foundation recommendations.
* Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
* Liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams.
Requirements
* BSc or MSc in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Approximately 1 year of relevant experience in ground investigation, engineering geology, or geotechnical consulting.
* Knowledge of soil mechanics and engineering geology principles.
* Strong report-writing and communication skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Ability to work both on-site and in an office environment.
Desirable
* Experience supervising site investigations.
* Familiarity with UK geotechnical standards and reporting procedures.
* Knowledge of geotechnical software and GIS applications.
* Interest in pursuing professional accreditation.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Mentoring from experienced engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers.
* Support towards chartership.
* Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects throughout the UK.
Apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
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