Engineering Geologist – Structural Soils
Full‑time, permanent, based in Glasgow, UK.
About the Role
Join Structural Soils, part of the RSK Group, one of the UK’s leading ground investigation companies. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Geologist to work on ground investigation projects across Scotland and the UK.
Responsibilities
* Assist with office‑based duties and on‑site ground investigation projects.
* Undertake Phase 1 desk studies.
* Liaise with clients, engineering supervisors and subcontractors.
* Set up and organise ground investigation works.
* Supervise and complete intrusive investigations involving sonic, rotary, cable percussion, window sampling boreholes, geophysics and trial pits.
* Log soil and rock samples to current geotechnical standards and schedule laboratory work.
* Process field and laboratory results and produce reports.
Person Specification
* Previous UK ground investigation site experience essential.
* BSc degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or related subject.
* MSc desirable.
* Desire to be a key member of the engineering team.
* Ability to log samples to BS 5930+A2 technical standards.
* Good knowledge of UK soil and rock strata.
* Familiarity with geological maps and published data.
* Basic understanding of water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary commensurate with experience.
* 31 days annual leave (36 for extended service).
* Life insurance, pension scheme and free private GP service.
* Flexible benefits programme (holiday buy‑in, health cash plan, discounted gym, cycle to work, electric car salary‑sacrifice).
* Paid volunteer time.
* Health & wellbeing programme.
* Support for professional memberships and chartership.
Equal Opportunity
The RSK Group is an equal opportunity employer and we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or secondary agencies.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
About Structural Soils
Founded in 1964, Structural Soils is an award‑winning, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. We operate across the UK from offices in Glasgow, Bristol, Coventry, and more, delivering expert advice and ground investigations for a wide range of clients.
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