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.