Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer in Reading)

Penguin Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to work on Ground Investigation projects in Reading. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000, full training, and an opportunity for skill progression. Candidates must have a relevant degree, a passion for outdoor work, and be willing to travel. A driving licence is necessary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training provided

Enhanced company pension

Company car provided

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• A degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology (or a similar relevant subject).
• Enthusiasm to work outdoors and in a hands-on role.
• Commutable to Reading, and willingness to travel for work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Write factual and interpretive reports.
• Conduct borehole logging, soil and rock sampling, and trial pitting.
• Monitor groundwater and gas alongside senior team members.

Skills

Geological Report Writing

Fieldwork Skills

Soil and Rock Sampling

Groundwater Monitoring

Education

Degree in Geology or Similar

Job description

Overview

Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY

Location: Reading

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

This is a great opportunity for a recent geology, geoscience, environmental engineering, earth science or geophysics graduate to join an expanding team of Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical consultants. You'll be working on a variety of Ground Investigation projects in and around the Reading area, applying your educational knowledge and developing amongst the team.

Responsibilities

• Write factual and interpretive reports, borehole logging, soil and rock sampling, trial pitting, groundwater and gas monitoring, and shadowing senior team members to develop skills.
• Work on Ground Investigation projects in and around Reading, applying educational knowledge and developing within the team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology (or a similar relevant subject).
• Enthusiasm to work outdoors and in a hands-on role.
• Commutable to Reading, and willingness to travel for work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A Full right to work in the UK.

Benefits and Additional Information

• A competitive salary (£25,000 - £28,000).
• Opportunity to work within a small and focused team for quick skill progression.
• Full training provided.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Excellent benefits.
• Company car provided.

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