Engineering Geologist

The Vacancy
Engineering Geologist – Glasgow, UK
Ian Farmer Associates, part of the RSK Group, is one of the UK's leading ground investigation specialists. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced
Engineering Geologist
to join our growing team in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, from local developments to large-scale national infrastructure schemes.

Why Join Ian Farmer Associates?

• Competitive Salary
• Company Van Provided
• Flexible benefits programme - including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
• Wellbeing Support – Access to mental health services and professional financial advice
• Lifestyle Perks – Discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme, and childcare vouchers
• Career Development – Regular training and CPD opportunities
• Major Infrastructure Projects – Contribute to nationally significant developments including highways, schools, bridges, and energy infrastructure across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of ground investigations, including cable percussion, rotary, and window sampling crews
• Trial pitting / Logging of soil and rock to BS5930 / Eurocode 7
• Project Management of ground investigations
• Production of Phase 1 Desk Studies
• Assistance in the preparation of Factual and Interpretive Reports

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and work away from home
• CSCS Card & First Aid Training (SSSTS desirable)
• Based near Glasgow or willing to relocate

Join a company that's been delivering excellence in ground investigation for nearly 40 years. Be part of a team that supports the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects while investing in your professional growth.

Apply today and help shape the ground beneath the UK's future.
RSK is an equal opportunities employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies
About Us
We are one of the leading ground investigation businesses in the UK. With offices throughout the UK, we can provide our geotechnical and environmental investigation techniques and services to clients throughout the country. These services are offered from each regional location, fully supported by an experienced team of civil engineers and geologists. Services include soil exploration by percussion boring, window sampling and mechanical excavation and rock exploration by rotary drilling and coring. Additionally, specialists are available, including materials technologists and on-site chemists, who can undertake associated testing and monitoring services and in situ tests such as plate loading, California bearing ratio and density, including nuclear density testing.

The company's materials technology and construction engineering service operates throughout the United Kingdom, undertaking and reporting on structural and condition surveys, BREEAM assessments and asbestos surveys. Its experience includes working on buildings, multistorey car parks, bridges, roads and other structures, such as sludge digesters to determine the effects of ageing, corrosion and degradation on structural stability. The company is approved for working in confined spaces and undertaking in situ testing that includes floor load tests and strain measurements.

Ian Farmer Associates is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?