Geology Careers Talk with Jack Piercy

It is always a pleasure to welcome past students back to the Geology Department, and this week was no exception as we caught up with Jack Piercy. Jack, who was taught by Miss Hope in her second year at Truro School, returned to share insights into his career with Wardell Armstrong.

A keen audience gathered to hear about Jack’s journey, from studying Geology at Truro School to Durham University, followed by a Master’s degree at Camborne School of Mines. Now working as a Mineral Surveyor with Wardell Armstrong in Bristol, Jack applies his geology expertise daily, working on a diverse range of projects. Jack explained he spends around 60% of his time in the field. He spoke about the importance of technical skills, geological mapping, and legal knowledge, all of which have played a key role in his career development.

Jack also shared fascinating insights into his client-focused work, which includes mine legacy inspections, occasional quarry blasting, and surveying projects. He emphasised that his grounding in Geology at Truro School was instrumental in shaping his career path.

A huge thank you to Jack for taking the time to visit and inspire the next generation of geologists!