EDINBURGH - Graduate Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join a reputable multi-disciplinary consultancy in Edinburgh. This position requires no prior experience but seeks a passionate candidate with a relevant degree. The role offers excellent training, a competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000, and involvement in varied projects within the geotechnical contaminated land industry. Full training and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training

Generous pension

Use of company vehicle

Progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• No experience required, but a passion for geology is essential.
• Good communication skills are crucial for team collaboration.
• Full UK driving licence needed for site work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil and ground monitoring activities.
• Perform geotechnical testing and prepare reports.
• Engage in geo-environmental risk assessments and sampling.

Skills

Good communication skills

Passion for geology

Willingness to learn

Education

BSc/MSc in Geology or closely related subject

Job description

Position

Graduate Engineering Geologist

Location

Edinburgh

Salary

£27,000 - £30,000

Overview

No experience required! This is a brand new, exciting opportunity in Edinburgh for a graduate engineering geologist to get hands‑on experience within the geotechnical contaminated land industry, with a highly reputable multi‑disciplinary consultancy renowned for their high‑level contaminated land reports and geotechnical design. This role is based in Edinburgh and will suit someone with a passion for geology and site work in varied projects.

Graduate Engineering Geologist Package

• Competitive salary £27,000 - £30,000
• Full training
• Access to the geotechnical contaminated land industry
• Multi‑disciplinary company
• Generous pension
• Use of company vehicle
• Progression opportunities
• Flexible benefits

What We Are Looking For

• A bright, ambitious driven individual, who is willing to learn and progress
• Passion for geology
• Good communication skills
• BSc/MSc in Geology or closely related subject
• Full UK driving licence
• Based in Edinburgh

Typical Duties

Typical graduate engineering geologist duties will include: soil and ground monitoring, geotechnical testing, ground investigation report preparation, geo‑environmental risk assessments and geo‑environmental sampling within a team of highly skilled and experienced geo‑environmental and geotechnical engineers.

Application

We expect this graduate engineering geologist position to be in high demand! If you are looking to get your first geotechnical job at a major engineering company and you fit the criteria, please apply now! Interested in this or other geotechnical / geo‑environmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.