Engineering Geologist

SLR has a busy, well-established Land Quality team in its European Operations. Due to ongoing commercial success and a busy forward order book, it is looking to expand its Land Quality team in the UK with the appointment of a Project Engineering Geologist in our Leeds office. The team undertakes a wide variety of geo-environmental assessments particularly across the built environment, industry, infrastructure and energy sectors.

This position presents an outstanding opportunity to join a team of leading geoscience professionals (including geotechnical engineers, geologists and contaminated land specialists) within a truly multinational consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement based on performance.

The Land Quality team undertakes a wide range of site assessment/investigation and associated reporting for a diverse range of clients and the successful applicant will be required to undertake and manage project tasks, fieldwork and data manipulation and assist in preparing subsequent reports to provide advice to clients.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes

Volunteering and Community Giving

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays

Buy or sell leave options

Core working hours

Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay

Workplace Nursery benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

You'll bring:

Experience in geo-environmental site investigations and reporting

A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences or a related discipline

Experience managing fieldwork and coordinating site investigation contractors

Knowledge of contaminated land and geo-environmental assessment practices

Strong data analysis, interpretation and technical reporting skills

An understanding of relevant health and safety

requirements for site-based work

Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills

A proactive approach and commitment to delivering high-quality project outcomes

A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK, as regular site visits will be required

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you