Engineering Geologist

Engineering Geologist
Leeds
28,000 - 35,000

A well-established ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy in Leeds is looking to appoint an Engineering Geologist to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist contractor delivering high-quality site investigations across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects throughout Yorkshire and the wider UK.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, working closely with experienced geotechnical engineers and project managers in a supportive and technically strong environment.

The Role

• Supervising and logging site investigations (trial pits, boreholes, window sampling)
• Soil and rock logging to BS5930 standards
• Overseeing drilling contractors and on-site health & safety
• Collecting soil and groundwater samples for geotechnical and geoenvironmental testing
• Factual and interpretative report writing
• Assisting with foundation recommendations and geotechnical assessments

Requirements

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or related discipline
• 1-4 years' relevant ground investigation experience
• Strong logging and report writing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ambition to progress technically within geotechnical engineering

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and regular reviews
• Clear progression pathway
• Support towards chartership
• Varied workload across multiple sectors
• Friendly and collaborative team environment

This role would suit an Engineering Geologist looking for more responsibility, strong project exposure, and long-term career progression within a respected consultancy in Leeds.