Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
24/07/2026
Closing date
14/08/2026
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 standards
Requirements:
* 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 engineering
The 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 training
This 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.