Job Description

Graduate Geologist or Engineer - West Sussex

Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in geotechnical engineering and contaminated land? Join our dynamic and growing team based in West Sussex, where you'll gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of ground investigation projects.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team of Engineers, Geologists, and Environmental Scientists. You'll be involved in both fieldwork and office-based tasks, contributing to projects across the residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. From desk studies to site supervision, logging, monitoring, and reporting, you'll be trained in every aspect of the ground investigation process.

You'll start with comprehensive training and mentoring, progressing to managing more complex projects and contributing to interpretive reporting. Long-term, there's a clear pathway to becoming a Chartered Consultant, with opportunities to lead projects, represent the company at industry events, and take on strategic responsibilities.

What We Do

We deliver both factual and interpretive reports for a wide range of clients--from self-builders to major developers and public sector bodies. Our work includes:

Geotechnical investigations

: Foundation design, basement construction, earthworks, subsidence, and slope stability assessments.

Contaminated land assessments

: GQRA/DQRA for soils, groundwater, and ground gases, remediation supervision, and verification reporting.
We're expanding our in-house laboratory and contracting capabilities and pride ourselves on innovation and leadership in our field.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated graduate with:

A degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Physical Geography, Geophysics, Environmental Science, or a related subject. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a passion for solving technical challenges. A full, clean UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK. Flexibility for occasional travel and varied working hours.

What We Offer

Starting salary:

25,400-32,000

, depending on qualifications and experience. 40-hour working week with flexible working patterns. 23 days paid holiday, workplace pension, paid professional membership, childcare vouchers, and other benefits. Structured training and development with clear progression routes. Opportunities to grow within the company, including potential to manage projects, lead teams, and establish future regional offices.
We also welcome applications from candidates with more experience at the

Senior Engineer

level.

How to Apply

Please send your

CV

along with a brief

covering email

.

Note:

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 25,400.00-28,600.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person