Graduate Geologist

Job Description:

SLR has a busy, well established Land Quality team in its European Operations. Due to ongoing commercial success and a busy forward order book, it is looking to expand its Land Quality team in the UK with the appointment of a Geo-environmental consultant within its Shrewsbury office.

Overview of team / business area The team in Shrewsbury undertake a wide variety of geo-environmental assessments with a strong focus on the industrial, built environment and petroleum sectors. This position presents an outstanding opportunity to join a team of leading geoscience professionals (including geotechnical engineers, geologists and contaminated land specialists) within a truly multinational consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement based on performance.

The role Will provide assistance to the team in the following areas:

• Managing all aspects of geo-environmental assessment projects;
• Desk-based assessments;
• Organising site investigation/laboratory testing services in advance of field works;
• Developing health and safety plans to cover identified work tasks;
• Site Investigation management and supervision:
• Logging soil and rock;
• Arranging laboratory analysis of soil and rock samples;
• Data collation, manipulation and assessment;
• Factual and interpretative reporting of investigations and assessments
• Extensive training will be provided through a rigorous development programme.

About us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ employees across 6 regions – including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR\’s ‘one team\’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

About you If you are interested and have a full driving licence, we would love to hear from you. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• BSc Degree level qualification or equivalent in an applied geological science
• Good IT skills (MS Office or equivalent), and relevant professional software knowledge (modelling & logging software such as Holebase; AutoCAD and GIS software),
• Good communication, report writing and data analysis skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and follow strict Health & Safety protocols
• A desire to build a successful career in the geo-environmental sector
• Membership of a relevant institution (CGeol, EurGeol, PGeo or similar) with the desire to work towards chartership would be advantageous

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.

SLR is a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.