Senior Engineering Geologist - Vacancy (Exeter / Portsmouth)

Terra Firma is a successful and professional geo-technical and geo-environmental engineering consultancy, established in 2000. We provide innovative technical advice and solutions across sectors such as construction, infrastructure, and renewable energy, serving clients from individuals to multinational companies.

Our portfolio includes diverse projects that offer exposure to various services and challenges. We promote excellent training, ongoing mentorship, collaboration, and rapid career progression. We value a healthy work-life balance and a positive working environment.

We uphold values of honesty, openness, integrity, personal excellence, and continuous improvement. We are committed to delivering high-quality services and prioritize customer satisfaction.

The Job Role

We are recruiting a Senior Geo-technical / Contaminated Land Engineering Geologist to join our teams in Exeter or Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing and interpreting ground investigations.

The role involves:

1. Preparing scoping proposals and tenders considering resource needs.
2. Managing, designing, and implementing ground investigations from desk study to reporting.
3. Completing health and safety documentation such as RAMS, CPP, and Permit to Dig.
4. Preparing and reviewing reports, calculations, drawings, logs, and lab data.
5. Providing expert advice on geotechnical and geo-environmental issues to clients and authorities.
6. Acting as Line Manager to junior staff, mentoring, monitoring performance, and managing recruitment and HR processes.
7. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and equality policies.

Other duties may be assigned as the company's needs evolve.

Qualifications and Attributes

• BSc/BEng in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related; a Master's or PhD is advantageous.
• Experience managing ground investigations and writing technical reports.
• Management experience of engineering staff.
• Desire to pursue professional chartership (CGeol, CEng, CSci) or QP status.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to high standards of customer service.
• Effective communication skills to build strong working relationships.

Additional Details

Position: Senior Engineering Geologist (Managerial Level)

Location: Exeter or Portsmouth

Hours: 37 hours/week, 08:30-17:00 (16:30 Fridays)

Package includes: Competitive salary, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, performance bonus, pension, flexible working, life cover, training opportunities.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to .