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Senior Engineering Geologist in Exeter, Devon

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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

Experience running sites and managing investigations independently

Good working knowledge of UK standards and guidance

Progressing towards Chartership (GeolSoc, ICE or similar)



Package / Details



Competitive salary depending on experience

Mix of site and office work

Travel (primarily across Devon, Cornwall and surrounding areas)

Support with professional development and Chartership

Small team, direct access to senior staff



This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable taking technical ownership of projects and making ground-related decisions on site and in reporting

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Senior Engineering Geologist in Exeter, Devon

Exeter, UK
Full time

Published on 03/24/2026

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