Senior Geologist

Senior Geologist | Join a leading Leeds ground investigation team and take the next step in your career

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geologist to join the expanding West Yorkshire team of one of the UK’s leading ground investigation businesses. This is a varied role combining office-based technical work with the supervision and delivery of ground investigation projects across the UK. You will take responsibility for organising site works, supervising intrusive investigations, logging soil and rock, processing investigation data and preparing high-quality technical reports.

The position provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious geologist with strong UK ground investigation experience to take the next step in their career, develop greater project responsibility and become a key member of a knowledgeable national engineering team.

The business is an award‑winning, multidisciplinary geotechnical and geo‑environmental site investigation specialist with more than 60 years’ industry experience. With a network of regional offices and an extensive range of specialist equipment, the company has the capability to deliver ground investigation contracts of varying size and complexity throughout the UK and internationally. Its experienced technical teams include geologists, engineering geologists, civil engineers, environmental scientists and other ground engineering specialists.

Together, they provide technical, logistical and contractual advice across residential, infrastructure, energy, commercial and public‑sector projects. The company forms part of a leading international environmental, engineering and technical services group, offering employees access to a wide range of expertise, long‑term career opportunities and a supportive, people‑focused working culture.

As Senior Geologist, you will support the planning, supervision and successful delivery of ground investigation projects. You will work closely with clients, engineering supervisors, subcontractors and wider technical teams to ensure investigations are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and current geotechnical standards. The role will involve regular site work across the UK alongside office-based project planning, data processing, laboratory scheduling and report preparation.

• Assist with the planning and organisation of ground investigation projects
• Set up and coordinate site investigation works
• Supervise intrusive ground investigations across a range of sites
• Oversee investigation techniques including sonic drilling, rotary drilling, cable percussion, window sampling, geophysics and trial pits
• Liaise with drilling teams, engineering supervisors, clients and subcontractors
• Ensure site works are completed safely and in accordance with project requirements
• Maintain accurate site records, investigation logs and technical documentation

• Undertake soil and rock logging in accordance with BS 5930+A2
• Identify and describe the principal soil and rock strata encountered across the UK
• Interpret geological maps, published geological information and site data
• Prepare and manage laboratory testing schedules
• Process and interpret field and laboratory results
• Assist with groundwater and ground-gas monitoring activities
• Contribute to Phase 1 desk studies and site assessments

• Prepare clear, accurate and technically robust reports
• Review and organise ground investigation data
• Support factual and interpretative reporting
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and internal project teams
• Manage assigned project tasks to programme and quality requirements
• Support the wider team with office-based technical and project duties
• Contribute to the continued improvement of project delivery and technical standards

• Support less experienced geologists and site staff where appropriate
• Share technical knowledge and promote high standards across the team
• Develop strong relationships with local and national colleagues
• Maintain ongoing professional development
• Work towards…