Site Engineer​/Engineering Geologist

Site-Based Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer / Geoscientist

Salary: 30,000- 38,000 per annum (DOE) (paid hourly) + discretionary annual bonus
Hours: 45 hours per week
Location: South Wales and/or Somerset (site-based across the UK; occasional overnight stays)

A well-established and expanding ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy is looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Geologist, Geotechnical Engineer, or Geoscientist to join its team.

This is a strong opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional who wants to build practical site experience and progress within the ground engineering industry. You'll work alongside experienced staff on a broad mix of UK ground investigation and geotechnical projects, with structured support to develop your technical and reporting capability.

The business invests in people through training, mentoring, and professional development
. In return, they're looking for someone dependable and proactive-comfortable working independently, taking ownership of tasks, and delivering to a high standard.

You’ll support and supervise a range of ground investigation activities and contribute to high-quality factual and interpretative reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising GI site activities (drilling operations, trial pitting, pavement inspections)
• Logging soils and rock in line with relevant British Standards
• Completing a range of in-situ testing
• Processing and managing digital site data
• Completing gas and groundwater monitoring programmes
• Collecting gas and groundwater samples using appropriate techniques
• Surveying exploratory holes and other project-specific locations
• Assisting with factual and interpretative ground investigation reports
• Ensuring works are completed safely and in line with procedures and best practice
• Liaising professionally with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders
• UK-wide travel to sites, including occasional overnight stays

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Full UK driving licence
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital data capture systems
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round in all conditions
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently when required
• Commitment to safe working practices, including basic risk assessment
• Able to meet industry training requirements (including gaining a CSCS card
  )

• Previous experience in ground investigation / geotechnical / geological / civil engineering
• Construction-related certs (
  CSCS, SSSTS, SMSTS, NRSWA
  )
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Site supervision and/or GI reporting experience
• Clear long-term interest in developing within ground engineering

• Supportive, relaxed working environment
• Flexible base from South Wales and/or Somerset
• Company vehicle
• Paid travel time and pay for all hours worked
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Structured training and development programme
• Industry-recognised accredited training courses
• Dedicated mentoring and career development support
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing business
• Varied UK project exposure across GI and geotechnical work