About Earth Science Partnership
What is Earth Science Partnership?
Earth Science Partnership (ESP) is a UK consultancy of engineers, geologists and applied environmental scientists, trading since 1995 from Taff's Well, just outside Cardiff in South Wales. The team brings combined experience exceeding 150 years across ground engineering, land development and remediation in the UK and overseas. Services include Engineering Geology, Site Investigation, Contaminated Land Risk Assessment, Geotechnical Engineering, Coal Mining Risk Assessment, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), Hydrogeology, Flood Risk Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment, Railway Geotechnics, Expert Witness Work and Geothermal Heating.
Staff are accredited to industry standards: Chartered Geologists, Chartered Engineers, RoGEP and CL:AiRE specialists. Recent project work covers the Former Chubb Factory site in Ferndale, road deformation assessment in Port Talbot, coal-mining legacy work in Caerphilly, the Godre'graig School landslide-risk assessment in Lower Swansea Valley, and the Cross Hands Economic Link Road.
Where will I work?
ESP's Head Office is at 33 Cardiff Road, Taff's Well, Cardiff, CF15 7RB, with project delivery across the UK. The team works a blended pattern — a mix of home, office and site/field-based delivery — supported by a flexi-time system. Engineering Geologists travel for regular field visits, sometimes at short notice.
What is the Earth Science Partnership team like?
ESP is a small consultancy (DB records ~19 staff). Per Companies House the registered company number is 03056375. Director Matthew Eynon describes the operating model as "a blended working week from home, office and site; over four days," noting it "has allowed for more efficient working, improved work life balance and has reduced our carbon footprint as individuals and as a company."
Work-Life Balance
Earth Science Partnership is a Gold Standard accredited Four Day Week Foundation employer — meaning all staff receive a permanent 32-hour (or less) four-day week with no loss of pay. Eynon: "During the past year we have adapted our working patterns to allow all staff a blended working week from home, office and site; over four days." The current Engineering Geologist vacancy advertises salary £25–30k DOE.
Perks and Benefits
- Gold Standard accredited Four Day Week Foundation employer — four days work, full five-day pay (32 hours)
- Flexi-time system
- Hybrid working: mix of home, office and site/field delivery
- Contributory pension scheme
- Generous paid annual leave allowance plus paid Bank Holidays
- Professional membership fees fully covered (e.g. FGS / CGeol)
- CPD funded training opportunities