Geologist​/Engineering Geologist

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.

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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