Engineering Geologist

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.
Due to a steadily increasing workload, we currently have an opportunity within our Dublin office for an enthusiastic and motivated geologist to join our team. Given the diverse nature of SLR’s business, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to gain a wide range of experience and work across multiple geoscience disciplines.
This position is ideal for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and knowledge in engineering geology and/or geotechnical engineering and is or soon to be recognised as a professional, chartered geologist (PGeo). SLR’s “one team” culture is at the heart of all our business and provides a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
We are seeking an experienced Geologist / Engineering Geologist with a strong technical background and an excellent track record in project management. The role involves mentoring junior staff, so effective communication skills are essential.
About the role
With support from senior colleagues, initial duties and responsibilities will include:
Supervision of mineral resource drilling programmes and geological core logging
Planning procurement and management of ground investigations and preparation of factual and interpretative reports
Undertaking routine quarry inspections, aggregate sampling and sample management
Generating and manging geological / geotechnical databases;
Petrographic analyses and preparation of technical reports
Reviewing, interpreting and reporting the results of routine aggregate analysis; and
Preparing geological Conceptual Site Models.
The position will involve regular site work which may involve working on sites away from home for short periods.
It is desirable that applicants have some experience of using CAD or GIS software.
About you:
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
BSc Geology (or related subject) and formal academic training in Earth Science
Experience of core logging and sampling would be useful
An effective communicator, both verbally and within written reports
Familiarity with CAD, ArcGIS, MapInfo or QGIS would be advantageous
A full driving licence valid in Ireland/the EU
Rewards & Benefits
SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:
Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life, income, and travel insurance
Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
Flexible, hybrid and agile working
25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
Buy or sell leave options
Core working hours
Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
Workplace Nursery benefit
Volunteering and Community Giving
Employee Assistance Programme
Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally
Culture & Inclusion
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.