Geoenvironmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer to join a Wolverhampton-based engineering consultancy. You will gain hands-on experience across ground investigation, contaminated land assessment and environmental engineering projects, with training and support from experienced engineers.

Key tasks include assisting with site investigations, sampling, borehole logging and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Good communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) effectively.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ground investigations, site assessments and environmental monitoring.
• Undertake soil and groundwater sampling during site visits.
• Support borehole logging and the assessment of ground conditions.
• Assist with contaminated land assessments and environmental risk assessments.
• Analyse site investigation data and contribute to technical reports.
• Liaise with engineers, contractors and laboratories.
• Follow health and safety procedures during site-based work.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Education

Civil Engineering

Geology

Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 per annum

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer to join an established engineering consultancy in Wolverhampton. This role offers hands‑on experience across ground investigation, contaminated land assessment and environmental engineering projects, with training and support from experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with ground investigations, site assessments and environmental monitoring.
• Undertake soil and groundwater sampling during site visits.
• Support borehole logging and the assessment of ground conditions.
• Assist with contaminated land assessments and environmental risk assessments.
• Analyse site investigation data and contribute to technical reports.
• Liaise with engineers, contractors and laboratories.
• Follow health and safety procedures during site-based work.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in geoenvironmental engineering and ground investigation.
• Good communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Previous site experience is beneficial but not essential.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• On-the-job training and mentoring.
• Exposure to varied ground investigation and environmental projects.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.