Geotechnical Graduate: Field Work & Training

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced company pension

Great company benefits

Industry leading training

Continued Professional Development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Geologist for a Nottingham-based geotechnical contractor. This role offers an excellent first position to develop skills and kickstart a career in geotechnics.

You will gain hands-on experience across Phase 1 Desktop Studies, Phase 2 ground investigations, site walkovers, reporting, logging soils and rocks, and groundwater monitoring. A degree in Geology or related field is required, with MSc preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Geoscience, civil engineering with a focus on Geotechnics (MSc preferable).
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Live commutable to Nottingham.
• Keen to learn and develop geo-environmental/geotechnical skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Phase 1 Desktop Studies.
• Phase 2 ground investigations.
• Assisting with site walkovers and writing factual reports.
• Carrying out soil and rock logging.
• Groundwater and gas monitoring.
• Observing day-to-day tasks in training contribution.

Skills

Outdoor work enthusiasm

Education

Geology degree

MSc preferred

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Geologist for a Nottingham-based geotechnical contractor. This role offers an excellent first position to develop skills and kickstart a career in geotechnics.

You will gain hands-on experience across Phase 1 Desktop Studies, Phase 2 ground investigations, site walkovers, reporting, logging soils and rocks, and groundwater monitoring. A degree in Geology or related field is required, with MSc preferred.