Junior Engineering Geologist

Junior Engineering Geologist £28,000 - £32,000 Birmingham A well-established ground engineering consultancy is looking to recruit a Junior Engineering Geologist to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with up to two years' experience to develop their career while working on a wide range of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. The role is predominantly site-based, giving you the opportunity to build strong technical and practical experience while working alongside experienced engineers and engineering geologists. The role: Assisting with ground investigations across a variety of sites Logging soil and rock to BS5930 standards Supervising trial pits, window sampling and borehole investigations Coordinating and overseeing drilling contractors Collecting soil, rock and groundwater samples for laboratory testing Carrying out in-situ testing including CBR, soakaway and permeability testing Producing factual ground investigation reports Assisting with geotechnical and geoenvironmental interpretative reporting Ensuring work is carried out safely and in line with current health and safety standardsRequirements: Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related subject Full UK driving licence Strong communication and organisational skills Willingness to travel and work on sites across the region Enthusiastic attitude with a desire to develop a career within ground engineeringThe successful candidate will receive: Competitive salary Company vehicle or car allowance (where applicable) Full training and mentoring from experienced engineers Clear career progression Pension scheme Annual leave plus bank holidays Support towards relevant professional accreditation Continued professional development and technical trainingThis is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on site experience, develop strong technical knowledge and build a long-term career within engineering geology and geotechnical engineering while working on a diverse range of challenging projects