Graduate Geologist

Graduate Geologist role at SLR supporting mining and resource projects through geological fieldwork, drilling supervision, sampling, core logging, and technical analysis within an international consultancy.

SLR have an exceptional career opportunity for an aspiring Geologist to join our distinguished Mining Advisory team, spanning Ireland and the UK. This position holds significant importance in our commitment to expanding our service offerings to a broad spectrum of mining clients, both domestically and internationally. 

As part of our closely-knit team, we will help you develop your skills to provide day-to-day guidance, oversight, and assistance, as well as undertaking more complex analysis, on a variety of interesting projects.  

This position will be based from our Dublin office. 

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, thin section microscopy, and preparation of technical reports

• Sample management and logistics logistics

• Reviewing, interpreting and reporting the results of routine aggregate analysis; and

• Preparing geological Conceptual Site Models.

About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression.

Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life. 

About you 

We are looking for a hard-working team player with a degree in geological science and a desire to build a career in the mining and resource extraction sector. 

You will also have: 

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written  

• Strong project co-ordination skills  

• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office products 

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment but also to demonstrate independence in completing work tasks 

• Willingness to learn how to use modelling packages 

Due to site-based travel requirements, a full driving licence is essential for this position. 

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.