Senior Engineering Geologist

Exeter

£40,000 - £50,000

An established geotechnical consultancy in Exeter is looking to bring in a Senior Engineering Geologist to support delivery of ground investigation and interpretation work across residential, infrastructure and commercial sites in the South West.

Role Overview

The position is focused on technical delivery and project control. You'll be responsible for managing ground investigations from design through to reporting, with regular involvement on site.

Key Responsibilities

Design of ground investigations in accordance with BS 5930 and Eurocode 7 Supervision of site works including rotary drilling, cable percussion, window sampling and trial pitting Detailed soil and rock logging to BS EN ISO 14688 / 14689 Scheduling and interpretation of laboratory testing (classification, strength, chemical testing) Preparation of factual (GIR) and interpretative reports (GDR), including: Ground models Geotechnical risk assessment Foundation and earthworks recommendations Use of geotechnical data for slope stability, bearing capacity and settlement assessments Management of subcontractors, site safety, and programme Technical review of junior staff outputs

Requirements

Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, or Civil Engineering Around 5-10 years' experience within UK ground investigation / consultancy Strong logging and report writing capability Experien...