Geoenvironmental Engineer — Hands-On Fieldwork & Growth

Ciwmjobs; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work

Chartered development support

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Geoenvironmental Engineer for a hybrid role in Colchester. You will support projects from initial investigation through to reporting, remediation and construction phases within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.

The position offers a competitive salary (£30,000-£35,000), pension, life insurance, private healthcare, and tailored development toward Chartership, with flexible working arrangements and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Geology, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

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.
• Preparing technical reports including factual, interpretative, and remediation reports.
• Liaising with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ensuring all site activities are carried out in accordance with health & safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Site reporting

Communication

Education

Geology / Environmental Science / Geotechnical/Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Geoenvironmental Engineer for a hybrid role in Colchester. You will support projects from initial investigation through to reporting, remediation and construction phases within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.

The position offers a competitive salary (£30,000-£35,000), pension, life insurance, private healthcare, and tailored development toward Chartership, with flexible working arrangements and clear progression paths.