Job Description:

Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer

£30,000 – £40,000 + Company Vehicle | South East England (Essex base)

A leading ground investigation contractor is looking for a Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team in Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects across the South East and wider UK.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced engineer, this role offers hands-on fieldwork, strong technical development, and exposure to major infrastructure schemes.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in delivering site investigations from start to finish, including:

• Supervising ground investigation works across multiple sites
• Managing:
  • Trial pitting
  • Cable percussion drilling
  • Rotary drilling
  • Window sampling
• Soil and rock logging to BS 5930 standards
• Producing clear, accurate factual ground investigation reports
• Working closely with site teams and engineers to deliver projects safely and efficiently

What’s on offer

• Salary £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Company vehicle for site use
• Full-time, permanent position
• Varied workload across geotechnical and geo-environmental projects
• Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure schemes
• Strong support from an experienced technical team

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required
• Experience in ground investigation supervision (or strong desire to develop into this)
• Familiarity with site investigation techniques such as drilling, trial pitting, or window sampling

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in ground investigation reporting and logging
• Ground gas and groundwater monitoring experience
• Health & Safety certifications (CSCS, SSSTS, First Aid, etc.)
• Exposure to infrastructure projects (rail, road, utilities, construction)