Job Description
Quarry Engineering Geologist
Aberdeen
40,000 – 50,000
We are seeking an experienced quarrying specialist to join a successful engineering consultancy as a quarry engineering geologist in the Aberdeen team.
As a quarry engineering geologist, you will play a key role in logging and geotechnical design, with aspects of staff mentoring and project managing on offer.
This gquarry engineering geologist position offers:
Competitive salary 40,000 – 50,000
Full support and training
Fantastic office location
Generous pension
Flexible benefits
Progression opportunities
Key responsibilities for our quarry engineering geologist:
Slope Stability & Design: Responsible for the design, monitoring, and stability analysis of quarry slopes, stockpiles, and overburden dumps.
Site Inspections: Conduct regular, comprehensive site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., MSHA/HSE).
Data Analysis & Instrumentation: Manage geotechnical instrumentation (piezometers, inclinometers) and analyse data to proactively manage risk.
Operational Support: Collaborate with operations and development teams to optimize pit design, maximizing resource recovery while ensuring safe operating parameters.
Reporting: Produce technical reports, stability assessments, and geotechnical site records for management and regulatory bodies.
What we are looking for:
Previous geotechnical quarrying experience
Excellent client facing skills
Well versed in writing geotechnical technical reports
BSc/Msc in Engineering Geology or closely related subject
Full, clean driving licence
Full right to work permanently in the UK
