At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting site investigations and manage diverse geotechnical projects across the UK.
- Company: Join a top ground investigation contractor with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, and permanent full-time position.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied workload and strong support for your professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and work on major infrastructure projects that make a difference.
- Qualifications: Open to recent graduates or experienced engineers with a passion for geology.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A leading ground investigation contractor is looking for a Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team in Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects across the South East and wider UK. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced engineer, this role offers hands-on fieldwork, strong technical development, and exposure to major infrastructure schemes.
What you’ll be doing:
- Playing a key role in delivering site investigations from start to finish, including:
- Supervising ground investigation works across multiple sites
- Managing:
- Trial pitting
- Cable percussion drilling
- Rotary drilling
- Window sampling
- Soil and rock logging to BS 5930 standards
- Producing clear, accurate factual ground investigation reports
- Working closely with site teams and engineers to deliver projects safely and efficiently
What’s on offer:
- Salary £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
- Company vehicle for site use
- Full-time, permanent position
- Varied workload across geotechnical and geo-environmental projects
- Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure schemes
- Strong support from the team
Engineering Geologist in Essex employer: JP Engineering
JP Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Durham where you can lead impactful ground investigation projects across the North East. With competitive salaries, a company van, generous holiday benefits, and a contributory pension, we prioritise employee well-being and growth, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation that empowers our team to excel in their careers.
