Engineering Geologist | Perth, Western Australia
Ground Recruitment is a specialist consultancy offering discreet search services, high-performance coaching, and Network Awareness Training for geotechnical engineers and geologists across Australia and New Zealand. We help professionals and businesses prosper through data-driven networks and performance-focused relationships.
Our client is a highly respected, privately owned consultancy based in Perth, WA. With a team of ~30 engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers, they are known for their outstanding work in the mining sector, supporting major clients on greenfield and brownfield projects, including haul roads, rail, bridges, NPI, and mining infrastructure.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity for an Engineering Geologist with experience ranging from graduate to 10 years to work on some of Australia's most significant mining projects while remaining in a consulting environment.
Whether you're currently in consulting and want to deepen your exposure to client-side mining work, or you're in mining and looking to transition into consulting while leveraging your site experience, this role offers the best of both worlds. You'll contribute to high-impact projects, provide geological and geotechnical expertise, and work closely with major mining clients across diverse and challenging environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct geotechnical investigations and provide construction support on active sites
* Build strong relationships with client-side teams and subcontractors
* Prepare detailed factual and interpretive geological reports with engineering insights
* Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including medical and drug/alcohol screening
* Support desktop studies, geohazard identification, and engineering geomorphology
About You
* From graduate level to 10 years of experience as an engineering geologist or geologist in mining or construction
* Strong safety mindset and ability to work on long-term remote projects
* Skilled in writing clear, professional reports with interpretive depth
* Excellent communicator, comfortable liaising with clients and internal teams
* Able to pass medical, drug, and alcohol screening assessments
This role is ideal for candidates who want to transition from mining into consulting or expand their consulting career with increased exposure to deeper mining projects. Your past experience will be highly valued and directly applicable.
What's On Offer
* Work on high-profile mining projects across Australia
* Join a close-knit, safety-focused team with a strong reputation
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Grow your expertise within a respected consultancy
Important Note
Our client is currently running overseas campaigns and has requested no sponsorship candidates at this stage.
How to Apply
If you're energised by remote project work and meet the above criteria, apply via SEEK. Our Director will contact shortlisted candidates to discuss the role, client, and benefits in more detail.
We look forward to hearing from you.