Job Description
🎓 Graduate Engineering Geologist
Location: Chelmsford, Essex Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: Immediate or upon graduation
Kickstart your career in geotechnical engineering with a leading ground investigation contractor based in Chelmsford. We’re looking for a driven graduate to join our field team and support exciting infrastructure projects across the region and beyond.
🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing
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Assist with trail pitting, borehole supervision, and in-situ testing
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Log soil and rock samples and contribute to factual reporting
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Support monitoring of slopes, gas, and groundwater regimes
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Help manage and maintain site data and databases
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Work on live infrastructure sites across Essex and the UK
🎓 What We’re Looking For
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A degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
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Strong interest in site work and ground investigation techniques
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Willingness to travel and work away from home when required
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A full, clean UK driving licence
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Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn
📚 What We Offer
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Full technical and health & safety training
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Exposure to a wide range of ground investigation methods
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Supportive team environment with mentoring and career development
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Competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to your experience
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Based in Chelmsford, with projects across Essex and the UK
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