The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Geologist to join the Hemel Hempstead office of a leading UK ground investigation business.
We are seeking a candidate with strong UK ground investigation and UK project experience who is confident supervising site works, managing investigation data, preparing reports and supporting technical project delivery.
This role would suit an ambitious geologist looking to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to work across varied ground investigation projects throughout the UK.
The Role As Senior Geologist, the successful candidate will support the planning, supervision and delivery of ground investigation projects.
The role will involve a mix of site-based and office-based duties, including intrusive investigation supervision, soil and rock logging, laboratory scheduling, data processing, reporting and client liaison.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist with office-based duties and on-site ground investigation projects
• Undertake Phase 1 desk studies
• Liaise with clients, engineering supervisors and subcontractors
• Set up and organise ground investigation works
• Supervise intrusive ground investigations across a range of UK sites
• Oversee investigation techniques including sonic, rotary, cable percussion and window sampling boreholes
• Support trial pits, geophysics and other investigation techniques where required
• Undertake soil and rock logging to current geotechnical standards
• Prepare laboratory testing schedules
• Process field and laboratory results
• Prepare factual and technical reports
• Maintain accurate site records and project documentation
• Support safe, efficient and technically accurate project delivery

About You We are seeking a candidate with previous UK ground investigation site experience and a strong understanding of site investigation delivery.
The successful candidate should be confident supervising intrusive investigations, logging samples, interpreting site data and preparing accurate technical reports.
Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.
Essential Requirements

• Previous UK ground investigation site experience
• Proven UK project experience is required
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
• Degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or a related discipline
• Ability to log samples to BS 5930+A2 technical standards
• Good knowledge of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK
• Ability to interpret geological maps and published geological data
• Basic understanding of water, ground and soil gas monitoring techniques
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Experience supervising multiple drilling techniques
• Experience preparing Phase 1 desk studies
• Experience with laboratory scheduling and data processing
• Knowledge of geotechnical and geo-environmental investigation methods
• Professional membership or working towards Chartership
• Experience supporting junior site staff or graduates

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 31 days' annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 36 days with extended service
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Free private GP service
• Flexible benefits programme
• Option to buy additional holidays
• Health cash plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric car salary-sacrifice scheme
• Paid volunteer time
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Payment of relevant professional memberships
• Mentoring towards Chartership

Why Apply?

• Join one of the UK's leading ground investigation businesses
• Work from an established Hemel Hempstead office
• Gain exposure to varied UK ground investigation projects
• Develop your site supervision, logging, reporting and project delivery experience
• Work with experienced geologists, engineers and technical specialists
• Receive professional membership support and mentoring towards Chartership
• Benefit from a strong package including pension, private GP access and wellbeing support