At a Glance
- Tasks: Get hands-on experience in geology from project start to finish, including site tests and client interactions.
- Company: Join a dynamic team delivering diverse projects across the UK in a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, overtime pay, bonuses, and a strong focus on your professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with mentoring opportunities and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while exploring various geological settings and developing essential skills.
- Qualifications: A relevant degree in geology or engineering and a passion for outdoor work.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
As a Graduate Engineering Geologist, you’ll be involved in all aspects of a project from “cradle to grave”, gaining real practical experience of all stages of a project from the initial desk‑based study, being on site completing tests and liaising with clients and subcontracts to the final interpretive report.
You will be working within a supportive and collaborative team and will build exposure to a wide range of geological settings and ground hazards, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.
This role offers a mixture of office and site-based work.
Your designated office base will be either Harrogate (North Yorkshire), London (N1C), Tiverton (Exeter, Devon), or Havant (Portsmouth, Hampshire), with opportunities to work on sites across the UK.
Our dynamic team delivers projects of all shapes and sizes — from major infrastructure schemes to local commercial and residential developments — giving you the chance to broaden your experience and develop your skills quickly.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Support intrusive investigations (e. g., drilling, sampling, in-situ testing)
- Log soils and rocks to BS standards
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Keep detailed site records, complete RAMS, and manage H&S documentation
- Begin developing report writing and data interpretation skills
- In time, take ownership of site activities, with strong support from experienced mentors
- Maintain accurate site records, logs, and daily reports
- Liaise with engineers, contractors, and clients on site
- Ensure works are carried out in accordance with specifications, standards, and method statements
- Assist with data processing and report preparation as required
- Who We’re Looking For
Enthusiastic, engineering geologists who
- Have a relevant degree in geology, engineering or similar
- Thrive on working outdoors, independently and in teams
- Have knowledge and understanding of safe working and SHEQ culture
- Have a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel/stay away as needed
- Have indirect exposure to site works, decision making, risk assessment, basic design and implementation of projects
- Additional Requirements
- CSCS Card
- First Aid
- EUSR HSG47 CAT 1 & 2
- Awareness of environmental legislation or industry H&S best practices
What We Offer
- Overtime + site allowances (where applicable)
- Company bonus scheme
- Flexible working options when projects allow
- Pension with employer contributions
- Westfield Health cash plan
- Cycle to Work, Perkbox, Life Assurance & more
- Mentoring, training and the ability to progress at your rate
- A collaborative, close-knit team culture focused on learning and career progression
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any applications that require VISA sponsorship at this time.
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Graduate Engineering Geologist employer: CGL (Card Geotechnics Limited)
As a Graduate Engineering Geologist with us, you'll join a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration and professional growth. Our offices in Harrogate, London, Tiverton, and Havant provide a vibrant work environment, complemented by flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package including overtime, bonuses, and health plans. You'll gain hands-on experience across diverse projects while being mentored by experienced professionals, ensuring your career development is both meaningful and rewarding.
Contact Details:
CGL (Card Geotechnics Limited) Recruitment Team
