Graduate Engineering Geologist (1+ Year Experience)
📍 Surrey, UK | Full-Time | Permanent
Overview
We are seeking a Graduate Engineering Geologist with around one year of industry experience to join our growing geotechnical team in Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while working on a diverse range of ground investigation and soil engineering projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with planning and delivering ground investigations.
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Log soil and rock samples to current industry standards.
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Supervise drilling rigs and site investigation activities.
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Collect and manage soil, rock, and groundwater samples.
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Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
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Support geotechnical assessments and foundation recommendations.
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Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
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Liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams.
Requirements
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BSc or MSc in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
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Approximately 1 year of relevant experience in ground investigation, engineering geology, or geotechnical consulting.
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Knowledge of soil mechanics and engineering geology principles.
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Strong report-writing and communication skills.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Ability to work both on-site and in an office environment.
Desirable
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Experience supervising site investigations.
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Familiarity with UK geotechnical standards and reporting procedures.
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Knowledge of geotechnical software and GIS applications.
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Interest in pursuing professional accreditation.
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Ongoing training and professional development.
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Mentoring from experienced engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers.
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Support towards chartership.
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Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects throughout the UK.
Apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
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