Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a recent graduate in geology or related fields to join a dynamic team of specialists in Geo-environmental and Geotechnical Engineering. This role involves engaging in diverse Ground Investigation projects across the Midlands, where you will apply your academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience. The position promises rapid skill development within a focused team environment, alongside a competitive salary and various benefits including a company car and enhanced pension. If you're eager to kickstart your career and grow your expertise in a supportive setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension

Company car provided

Flexible work

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required.
• Willingness to travel and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I and II investigations and borehole logging.
• Perform soil and rock sampling and groundwater monitoring.
• Write factual and interpretive reports.

Skills

Geology

Geotechnical Engineering

Geoscience

Earth Science

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Geology

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Degree in Engineering Geology

Degree in Geoscience

Degree in Earth Science

Job description

Graduate Engineering Geologist

Reference: BY1805

Location: Northampton

Salary: 24,000 - 28,000

This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic geology, geotechnical engineering, geoscience or earth science graduate to join an expanding team of Geo-environmental and Geotechnical Specialists. You'll be working on a variety of Ground Investigation projects in and around the Midlands, applying your educational knowledge and developing amongst the team.

This Graduate Engineering Geologist role offers:

• A competitive salary (24,000 - 28,000).
• Opportunity to work within a small and focused team for quick skill progression.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Excellent benefits.
• Company car provided.
• Flexible work.

The successful Graduate Engineering Geologist applicant will be:

• Carrying out Phase I and Phase II investigations.
• Borehole logging.
• Soil and rock sampling.
• Trial pitting.
• Groundwater and Gas monitoring.
• Shadowing senior members of the team to develop skills.
• Factual and interpretive report writing.

This Graduate Engineering Geologist role requires:

• A degree in Geology, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geoscience, earth science (or a similar relevant subject).
• Commutable to Northampton, and willing to travel for work.
• Willingness to show enthusiasm and a keen interest in developing knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A full right to work in the UK.