Job Detail

Geologist / Engineering Geologist

• Field: Engineering
• Deadline: 2026-03-26 03:03
• Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Geologist / Engineering Geologist – £40,000 Salary

Location: Burton-on-Trent

Commutable from: Lichfield, Tamworth, Derby, Coalville, Carlton, Sudbury

Our client is a well-established consultancy specialising in geotechnical, environmental, structural, and design services. They support both large and small developers across a broad range of sectors including commercial, retail, residential (from private individuals to major PLCs), education, healthcare, social housing, transport, and leisure & hospitality.

They are currently seeking a Geologist or Engineering Geologist to join their head office team in Burton-on-Trent.

🔍 Key Responsibilities:

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Extensive fieldwork focus for the first 2 years

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Supervision and management of site investigations

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Preparation of Health & Safety documentation

🎓 Qualifications & Experience:

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Degree in Earth Sciences or related discipline

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Minimum 2 years of UK-based fieldwork experience (site investigation supervision and logging)

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Familiarity with British soils and geology, logging to current British Standards

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Experience in contaminated land assessment and geotechnical investigation

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Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Team-oriented with adaptability to dynamic site conditions

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Physically fit and willing to work outdoors, away from home, and during unsociable hours

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Full UK Driving Licence (Category B manual)

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Must have the right to work in the UK

💼 What’s Offered:

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Competitive salary of £40,000

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Accredited training scheme leading to Chartered status

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Life Insurance (4x annual salary)

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Pension contributions (4–6% matched)

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Professional membership fees paid

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34 days annual leave

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Approved overtime paid

This is an immediate vacancy—interested candidates should send their CVs without delay