Geo:environmental Engineer

TipTopJob; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance

Flexible holiday benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and shopping discounts

Professional membership fee reimburse

Support towards Chartership and CPD

Long service recognition schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting a Geoenvironmental Engineer for a site-based role in Colchester. You will work on preliminary risk assessments, Phase 2 investigations, logging, monitoring and coordinating lab testing across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

The role offers development within a supportive consultancy, with progression opportunities and a wide range of benefits. A UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Geology, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in geoenvironmental or geotechnical consultancy environments.
• Skills in site investigations, remediation principles, and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1) and intrusive ground investigations.
• Assisting with planning and supervision of Phase 2 site investigations.
• Logging soil/rock, monitoring groundwater and gas, and sampling activities.
• supervising drilling rigs, excavations, and subcontractors on site.
• Coordinating laboratory testing and interpreting geotechnical data.
• Preparing factual, interpretative and remediation reports for clients.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Environmental science knowledge

Geotechnical engineering understanding

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geology / Environmental Science / Geotechnical / Civil Engineering

Job description

Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: Colchester

Salary: GBP30,000:GBP35,000

Are you looking to progress your career within a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working on a diverse range of projects across the built environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative team delivering high:quality geoenvironmental and ground engineering solutions across residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments. Youll be involved in both site and office:based work, supporting projects from initial investigation through to reporting, remediation, and construction phases. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities and exposure to technically challenging schemes.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Flexible holiday benefits
• Healthcare cash plan and private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and shopping discounts
• Professional membership fee reimbursement
• Support towards Chartership and continued professional development
• Long service recognition schemes
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive ground investigations
• Assisting with the planning and supervision of Phase 2 site investigations
• Carrying out soil and rock logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, and sampling activities
• Supervising drilling rigs, excavation works, and subcontractors on site
• Coordinating laboratory testing and interpreting geotechnical and environmental data
• Assisting with geotechnical assessments including settlement and earthworks evaluations
• Supporting remediation projects and validation works
• Preparing technical reports including factual, interpretative, and remediation reports
• Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary design teams
• Ensuring all site activities are carried out in accordance with health and safety and environmental regulations

What Were Looking For

• Degree qualified in Geology, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience within a geoenvironmental or geotechnical consultancy environment
• Good understanding of site investigations, contaminated land assessment, and remediation principles
• Strong communication and technical report:writing skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to project deadlines
• A collaborative approach with strong attention to detail
• Experience carrying out site work and interpreting investigation data
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Geoenvironmental Engineer looking to develop within a supportive consultancy that values technical quality, teamwork, and professional growth.

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