Engineering Geologist

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)