Graduate Engineering Geologist

Location: Cambridgeshire

Graduate Engineering Geologist

Location:

Cambridge
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Cambridge. This is an ideal role for a recent geology, engineering geology or geoscience graduate looking to build a long-term career within the ground engineering sector.

You'll work alongside experienced engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers on a wide variety of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the UK. The role offers a great balance of site and office work, providing exposure to every stage of ground investigation projects.

The Role

As a Graduate Engineering Geologist, you'll gain hands-on experience carrying out and supervising ground investigations, collecting and logging soil and rock samples, undertaking in-situ testing and preparing factual reports. As your experience develops, you'll become involved in interpreting ground conditions and supporting geotechnical design work.

Typical responsibilities include:

Assisting with ground investigations across a range of project sites
Logging soil and rock samples to British Standards
Supervising drilling rigs and site investigations
Carrying out in-situ testing and groundwater monitoring
Collecting environmental and geotechnical data
Preparing factual ground investigation reports
Supporting senior engineers with interpretative reporting and geotechnical assessments
Liaising with contractors and clients on site
Maintaining high standards of health and safety

Requirements

Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
A full UK driving licence
Enthusiastic and willing to work both on site and in the office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Right to work in the UK

Benefits

Competitive graduate salary
Structured training and mentoring programme
Clear progression towards Engineering Geologist and beyond
Support towards professional accreditation
Company pension
Annual bonus scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Regular technical training
Exposure to a wide variety of ground investigation and geotechnical projects
Friendly and supportive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain practical site experience while developing strong technical skills within a respected engineering consultancy. You'll receive ongoing support from experienced professionals and have genuine opportunities for career progression as your knowledge and responsibilities grow