Location
Nottingham
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/03/2026
Closing date
01/04/2026
Assistant Geologist
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience) + benefits
An excellent opportunity has become available for an Assistant Geologist to join a well-established ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy in Nottingham. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with up to a couple of years of experience looking to build a career within the ground investigation sector.
You will join a supportive team of geologists and geotechnical engineers working on a wide range of projects across the UK, including infrastructure, residential, commercial and environmental developments.
The Role
As an Assistant Geologist, you will be involved in both site and office-based work, supporting the delivery of ground investigation projects from initial site works through to reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with site investigations including boreholes, trial pits and window sampling
* Soil and rock logging in accordance with British Standards
* Collecting and managing soil and groundwater samples
* Assisting with gas and groundwater monitoring
* Liaising with drilling contractors and site teams
* Assisting with the preparation of factual ground investigation reports
* Supporting senior staff with data collection and interpretation
Requirements
* Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience or a related subject
* Strong interest in ground investigation and geotechnical engineering
* Full UK driving licence
* Good communication and organisational skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
* Competitive starting salary
* Full training and mentoring from senior engineers
* Opportunity to work towards chartership
* Company pension scheme
* Flexible working options
* Excellent career progression within the geotechnical sector
This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy and gain hands-on experience working on a variety of projects while developing your technical skills within a supportive environment.
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss similar roles, please apply or get in touch.