Project Geologist
About this role
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people-first culture.
Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, we are seeking a Project Engineering Geologist to join our established Land Quality team in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office.
Our busy and well-established Land Quality team delivers a wide range of geo-environmental assessments and site investigations across the built environment, infrastructure, industrial, and energy sectors. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of geotechnical engineers, geologists and contaminated land specialists, you will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects while benefiting from excellent opportunities for professional development within a truly global consultancy.
The Role
You'll support and manage the delivery of geo-environmental projects from initial assessment through to reporting, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary colleagues. The role includes:
Managing and supervising all aspects of geo-environmental fieldwork
Undertaking desk-based studies and preliminary risk assessments
Planning and coordinating site investigations and laboratory testing programmes
Developing and implementing health and safety plans for site works
Managing and supervising ground investigation activities
Logging soil and rock samples to industry standards
Coordinating laboratory testing and analysis
Collating, manipulating and assessing environmental and geological data
Preparing technical reports and providing clear, practical advice to clients
Supporting project delivery across a range of sectors including built environment, industry, infrastructure and energy
You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across Land Quality, Geotechnics, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning and Engineering teams, contributing to complex and impactful projects across the UK and beyond.
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
About You
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.
Company at a glance
SLR is a committed partner in our clients’ sustainability journeys.
We help them move from influence to impact, turning intent into purposeful, practical action that delivers real-world results.
Guided by our philosophy of Rational Sustainability, we focus on what truly drives long-term value. By viewing decisions through the lenses of risk, reward, and resilience, we help clients act with confidence, balancing environmental and social responsibility with commercial and strategic success.
Our purpose - Making Sustainability Happen - means delivering outcomes that are grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, and built to last.
SLR has been advising clients for over 30 years at every point of their project life-cycle. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 4,500 people delivering client solutions across six regions. We have grown both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses with a similar One Team culture into the SLR group. We are ably supported by our principal investor, Ares Management, and will continue to build a balanced, successful and growing business.
We’ve designed working life at SLR to look a little different. Because we know talented people often feel restricted by the rigid systems, lack of cross-functional collaboration and limited options for growth on offer elsewhere.
Our One Team culture promotes meaningful professional and personal growth, our flat management structure provides many opportunities to progress, and our collaborative approach means you’ll get the chance to work on projects you care about and make a real difference.
If you’re purpose-driven, self-motivated and keen to make an impact on a global scale, we want to hear from you.
Top Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Discretionary Bonus
- Company Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Income Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Salary Sacrifice Car Lease
- Cycle-to-work Schemes
- Volunteering and Community Giving
- Flexible, Hybrid and Agile Working
- 25 Days Annual Leave
- Flexible Public Holidays
- Buy or Sell Leave Options
- Core Working Hours
- Cross-border Remote Working
- Sabbatical Opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave Pay
- Workplace Nursery Benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health, Stress and Menopause Support
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