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