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At Lithos we recognise that our most valuable assets are our staff.  We  offer a competitive salary with additional benefits, including flexible working, generous pension scheme and a bonus payable twice a year.  Development, coaching, mentoring and personal growth underpin everything we do.  We offer a formal, progressive training programme from Graduate Engineer to Associate Director, guaranteeing a route to Chartership on the way. You can find our company Vision, Mission and Values here along side our Illustrative Training Programme.

Our rural location just off the Al, means we are an easy commute with free parking, where you can also experience the benefits the countryside can offer. Most of our work is based in Yorkshire or the North of England and so our engineers do not have to spend long periods of time working away from home – our work involves a healthy split between office and site work.

As an SME we can be responsive, flexible and take an individual approach towards our employees.  You will not be lost in the crowd but you will be accountable. You will work with and learn from experienced technical experts on projects from beginning to end, but you will also have the opportunity to develop broader business skills; skills that are essential in running a successful and profitable business like Lithos.

The nature of our work, our strong culture and ethos means teamwork, collaboration, communication, mentoring and personal development are fundamental. We’re sociable and supportive and believe this is best achieved by working together.  If you prefer to work from home, remotely, then Lithos may not be for you.

Despite being a relatively small business, we invest a lot of time and money in your future development; in return we want you to stick around for at least 2 years.  If you see Lithos as a stepping stone or a temporary commitment, then again, Lithos is not for you.

During our recruitment process we take your privacy seriously. We will not pass your details on to any other party or retain your information any longer than we need to progress your application, or to fulfil our legal and regulatory requirements. Further details of our GDPR and privacy policy can be found on this website.

We are a Mindful Employer and this means we’re committed to empowering our employees to achieve better mental health at work.

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Current vacancies

We are looking to recruit a graduate engineer from October 2024, although the start date can be flexible.  This position would be best suited to those who have completed an Earth Sciences, Geology or Geography degree, but we may consider applicants from similar disciplines.    A full UK driver's licence is essential.  However, if you don't yet have a driving licence, this shouldn't put you off applying - we can support you in getting your licence if necessary.  A copy of the job description can be found here - GeoEnv Graduate

This is a great opportunity to work for an inclusive, growing consultancy based in the North of England.  Our work is varied, interesting and challenging.  Most sites are commutable from our base in Wetherby - this is fantastic if you want the right work-life balance and don't want to spend long periods of time staying away from home.  Read our case studies on our website to get a flavour of the diverse projects we work on.

We will invest heavily in your training, personal and career development and provide a guaranteed 'route to Chartership'.  You can find our company Vision, Mission and Values on our website alongside our Illustrative Training Programme & Career Path. As a progressive employer we take an individual approach, therefore we can be responsive, supportive and flexible towards all our employees - you will not be lost in the crowd. Don't take our word for it; read some of our employee testimonials on our website or look at our LinkedIn profile.

Another huge benefit is that you will work with and learn from experienced technical experts on projects from beginning to end.  You will also have the opportunity to develop broader business skills that are essential in running a successful and profitable business like Lithos.

We offer a competitive salary which in the first 3 years will be reviewed twice a year.  Other benefits include:

  • Bonus twice a year
  • 24 days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays
  • Van, mobile phone, laptop
  • £400 of PPE & workwear
  • 7% pension scheme
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Location close to motorways but within walking distance to town
  • Free car parking

Our modern, purpose built offices are in an idyllic location for cycling, walking and running which many of our employees do in their free time.

The nature of our work, our strong culture and ethos means teamwork, collaboration, communication, mentoring and personal development are core to everything we do.  Working for Lithos you'll benefit from an open, friendly, stimulating and supportive office environment where you will develop and grow.

For the application, we require a CV and covering letter OR covering email. Our first round of interviews will be held early December, so the application deadline for this first round is 30th November 2023.  If you are interested, please email your application to info@lithos.co.uk.

Each year we take on a student engineer for a period of 12 months. We have a great relationship and track record with local universities and for the last 12 years have supported at least one student engineer and given them a fantastic start to their working career.  Our student engineers often return to us as one of our Graduate Engineers.

This position would be best suited to those who are looking to complete a year’s industrial placement as part of an Earth Science/Geology or Geography degree, but we may consider applicants from similar disciplines. We would be looking to start the successful candidate in August/September 2024. A copy of the job description can be found here.

The successful candidate will be based at our Wetherby office and have use of a company van for commuting to/from the office and for site work. They will also receive a laptop and mobile phone as well as all standard PPE. Please note a full driver’s licence is essential.  Testimonials from previous students can be found on our website.  Alternatively, take a look at our LinkedIn profile to get a feel of life at Lithos.

For our first wave of interviews, the deadline for applications is 30th November 2023 with interviews taking place early December. For the application, we require a CV and covering letter OR covering email. If you are interested in applying, please email info@lithos.co.uk.

Careers for graduates

Each year we recruit at least one Graduate with a relevant degree.  We commit to providing all our graduates with a ‘route to chartership’.  This means we provide the training, experience, support and guidance so that our graduates achieve Chartership status with their chosen technical body (typically Geology Society) within approx 5-6 years.  Beyond this, our Chartered Engineers are encouraged and supported in developing a higher technical specialism eg: SiLC, RoGEP.

Those who show leadership potential are invited on to our Associate Director Development Programme, which leads to a level 7 Certificate in Leadership and Management.

Undergraduate placements

We normally offer a one year industrial placement to an undergraduate studying a relevant degree, for example geology or environmental sciences. Temporary experience with Lithos will give you an advantage if you apply for a permanent role.

Testimonials from some of our previous undergraduates can be found here.