Engineering Geologist

Geologist | Develop your UK ground investigation career with a respected specialist contractor

Geologist / Engineering Geologist

Location:

Durham

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time

Sector:
Ground Investigation / Engineering Geology / Geotechnical

Experience:

Minimum 2 years' UK ground investigation experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Geologist / Engineering Geologist to join an established ground investigation contractor based in Durham. This role is suited to a geologist with at least two years' UK ground investigation experience who is looking to continue developing their site supervision, logging, reporting and project‑delivery skills.

You will be involved in the delivery of ground investigation projects across a range of sectors, working closely with project managers, drilling teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure investigations are completed safely, accurately and to the required technical standard. The position offers the chance to gain further responsibility on site, develop your technical knowledge and progress within a growing ground investigation team.

The employer is a specialist ground investigation and geotechnical contractor delivering site investigation services across the UK. The business works with clients across construction, infrastructure, residential, commercial and development‑led projects, supporting schemes from initial investigation through to reporting and project completion. With an experienced technical and operational team, the company provides a practical, hands‑on environment where geologists can build strong site experience and develop into more senior technical or project‑focused roles.

As a Geologist / Engineering Geologist, you will support the planning, supervision and delivery of ground investigation works. You will attend sites, supervise drilling activities, log soil and rock samples, prepare site records and assist with laboratory scheduling and reporting. The role involves a mix of site‑based and office‑based duties, with travel to project locations as required.

• Supervise ground investigation works on site
• Assist with site mobilisation, set‑up and demobilisation
• Liaise with drilling crews, subcontractors, project managers and clients
• Monitor site progress and report any delays, changes or technical issues
• Ensure works are completed in line with project specifications and method statements
• Maintain accurate site records, daily logs and investigation documentation
• Ensure samples are correctly labelled, recorded, stored and transported
• Support the safe and efficient delivery of ground investigation projects

• Supervise intrusive investigation techniques including cable percussion, rotary drilling, window sampling and trial pits
• Monitor drilling progress, sample recovery and ground conditions
• Record groundwater strikes and relevant site observations
• Support groundwater and ground‑gas monitoring where required
• Assist with in‑situ testing and sampling activities
• Ensure investigation works are completed safely and accurately

• Undertake soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards
• Prepare borehole, trial pit and window sample logs
• Identify and describe soil and rock strata encountered on site
• Select samples for geotechnical and environmental laboratory testing
• Prepare and manage laboratory testing schedules
• Review field records for accuracy and completeness
• Interpret geological maps and published geological information where required

• Assist with the preparation of factual ground investigation reports
• Process field data and laboratory results
• Prepare site plans, schedules, photographs and technical appendices
• Provide clear site information to project managers and reporting teams
• Highlight unexpected ground conditions or technical concerns
• Support office‑based project work between site assignments
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders

• Follow company health, safety, environmental and quality procedures
• Work in accordance with approved…