Graduate Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and career development

Supportive and experienced team environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Engineering Geologist in Aberdeen. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering specialist, providing geotechnical and environmental services in Scotland.

The successful candidate will assist with ground investigations and contribute to a range of projects. A degree in a relevant field and a full UK driving licence are essential. A competitive salary and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field required.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Ability to live in or commute to Aberdeen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ground investigations, drilling, and site testing.
• Log soil and rock samples and support laboratory testing.
• Prepare factual and interpretive reports.
• Support environmental and contaminated land assessments.
• Work across various projects throughout Scotland.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Graduate Engineering Geologist - Aberdeen

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join a well-established and growing engineering specialist based in Aberdeen. The firm delivers high‑quality geotechnical and environmental services across Scotland, supporting projects from small residential developments to large‑scale civil engineering works.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (£26,000 – £29,000) and benefits package
• Ongoing training and career development
• Exposure to a wide range of geotechnical techniques and projects
• Supportive and experienced team environment

The Role

• Assisting with ground investigations, drilling and site testing
• Logging soil and rock samples and supporting laboratory testing
• Preparing factual and interpretive reports
• Supporting environmental and contaminated land assessments
• Working across a variety of projects throughout Scotland

Requirements

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Ability to live in or commute to Aberdeen
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn

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