Graduate Geoenvironmental Consultant - Bristol (Permanent)
Location: Bristol (office-based with site work as required) Contract: Permanent, with a six‑month probationary period Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30 with a one‑hour lunch break (37.5 hours per week). Flexible working may be available with line manager approval. Some early starts or late finishes may be required for site work.
About the Organisation
This role is with an independent geo‑environmental consultancy based in Bristol. Over the past two decades, the organisation has grown to become one of the leading independent firms operating across Southern England and South Wales.
Core values: Quality * Innovation * Sustainability * Working Together * Fairness
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity is available for a graduate to join the Bristol team as a Graduate Geoenvironmental Consultant. You will receive training and hands‑on experience in:
Phase 1 desk studies and site walkovers
Phase 2 site investigations (drill rig supervision, sampling, trial pitting)
Groundwater and ground‑gas monitoring
Scheduling environmental and geotechnical laboratory testing
Factual and interpretative report writing
Supervising earthworks and remediation projects
About You
The ideal candidate is a recent graduate in geology, earth science, or a related discipline, eager to begin a career in engineering consultancy. While prior experience is beneficial, the focus is on finding someone who aligns with the organisation's values and contributes positively to the team.
Training, Development & Progression
You will be supported in your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with training needs identified collaboratively to meet both personal and business goals. You will also be expected to maintain and develop your technical knowledge through independent reading and learning.
Performance reviews take place annually, with interim reviews every six months.
Role Responsibilities
Below is an overview of typical responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned where appropriate, with training and support provided.
Project & Client Management
Booking and managing subcontractors in line with project scope and internal procedures
Communicating issues or variations promptly to the Project Director
Reviewing subcontractor invoices and identifying discrepancies
Assisting with maintaining the approved supplier database
Collating and checking subcontractor health & safety information
Managing simple projects (e.g., single‑activity fieldwork) including financial oversight and invoicing
Supporting ground investigation design discussions
Ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and equipment
Communicating project progress and findings to clients
Resolving client issues within 48 hours or arranging alternative actions
Conducting client follow‑ups as required
Fieldwork
Preparing health & safety documentation
Ensuring compliance with all relevant H&S procedures
Reporting fieldwork or equipment issues
Soil logging to relevant standards; developing rock logging skills
Conducting geotechnical and environmental sampling
Preparing driller's instructions and monitoring well specifications
Assisting with and progressing toward supervising small ground investigations
Managing infiltration testing, falling/rising head tests, and gas/groundwater monitoring
Conducting GPS surveys and site reconnaissance
Supporting gas membrane and remediation validation inspections
Carrying out other field tasks as required
Technical (Office-Based)
Preparing exploratory hole logs and becoming familiar with OpenGround/AGS
Data entry and manipulation (CBRs, infiltration tests, monitoring data, etc.)
Preparing Phase 1 Desk Studies and sections of ground investigation reports
Scheduling laboratory testing with support
Preparing client feedback emails
Developing understanding of environmental risk assessment, including GQRA and statistical methods
Learning basic geotechnical principles and foundation advice
Becoming familiar with DoWCoP principles