Graduate Engineering Geologist
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: London • United Kingdom
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Job Level
About the role
- Assist with the planning and execution of ground investigations
- develop conceptual ground models based on existing information and prepare project-specific ground investigation strategies
- produce ground investigation specifications along with Bill of Quantities
- supervise and/ or carry out borehole and trial pit logging
- select soil and rock samples for laboratory testing
- carry out in-situ testing and site observations
- Undertake site reconnaissance and basic geological mapping under supervision, including rock mass characterisation (e.g., rock mass classification, discontinuity assessment, etc.)
- Support the supervision of ground investigation and construction-related activities
- Collect, process, and manage ground investigation data
- Assist with the interpretation of ground conditions and development of engineering geological ground models
- Support the preparation of desk studies, ground investigation reports, and factual and interpretative reports
- Carry out routine calculations and contribute to preliminary geotechnical assessments
- Liaise with senior geologists, engineers, contractors, and laboratories
- Support health, safety, and quality standards on site and in the office
- Perform other duties as required to support project delivery
- Some fieldwork within the UK and occasional overseas travel will be required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline
- A Master’s degree in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering is desirable
- 0–2 years of relevant postgraduate or internship experience
- Strong academic grounding in geology and/ or geotechnical principles
- A clear interest in engineering geology, ground investigation, and geotechnical design
- Eligibility and motivation to work towards Chartership (Geological Society / ICE / IOM3)
- Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation access to remote job site locations, in addition to availability to travel occasionally overseas
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake site-based work in varied environment
- Proactive attitude, enthusiasm to learn, and professional demeanor
- Familiarity with industry software (e.g. OpenGround, Leapfrog, GIS, or geotechnical analysis tools) is advantageous but not essential
- Availability to work overtime as needed
Benefits
- company subsidized private medical insurance
- group income protection
- paid time off including maternity and parental leave
- UK Workplace pension with company contribution
- employee referral and professional license bonuses
- educational reimbursement
- flexible work schedules
- extensive training
- wellness programs
- buddy and mentoring programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ground investigationsconceptual ground modelsborehole loggingtrial pit loggingin-situ testinggeological mappingrock mass characterisationgeotechnical assessmentsdata managementengineering geological models
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailteamworkindependenceproactive attitudeenthusiasm to learnprofessional demeanor
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in GeologyBachelor’s degree in Engineering GeologyMaster’s degree in Engineering GeologyMaster’s degree in Geotechnical EngineeringChartership (Geological Society)Chartership (ICE)Chartership (IOM3)