Graduate Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Annual bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Regular technical training

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Engineering Geologist in Cambridge to join a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. You will work on a range of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the UK with a strong emphasis on site and office balance and early career development.

You'll gain hands-on experience carrying out ground investigations, logging samples, in-situ testing and supporting geotechnical design, while mentored by experienced professionals and progressing

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Enthusiastic and willing to work both on site and in the office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ground investigations across project sites.
• Log soil and rock samples to British Standards.
• Supervise drilling rigs and site investigations.
• Carry out in-situ testing and groundwater monitoring.
• Collect environmental and geotechnical data.
• Prepare factual ground investigation reports.
• Support senior engineers with interpretative reporting and geotechnical assessments.
• Liaise with contractors and clients on site.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

Degree in Engineering Geology or Geology

Job description

Graduate Engineering Geologist

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Cambridge. This is an ideal role for a recent geology, engineering geology or geoscience graduate looking to build a long-term career within the ground engineering sector.

You'll work alongside experienced engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers on a wide variety of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the UK. The role offers a great balance of site and office work, providing exposure to every stage of ground investigation projects.

The Role

As a Graduate Engineering Geologist, you\'ll gain hands-on experience carrying out and supervising ground investigations, collecting and logging soil and rock samples, undertaking in-situ testing and preparing factual reports. As your experience develops, you\'ll become involved in interpreting ground conditions and supporting geotechnical design work.

Typical responsibilities include

• Assisting with ground investigations across a range of project sites
• Logging soil and rock samples to British Standards
• Supervising drilling rigs and site investigations
• Carrying out in-situ testing and groundwater monitoring
• Collecting environmental and geotechnical data
• Preparing factual ground investigation reports
• Supporting senior engineers with interpretative reporting and geotechnical assessments
• Liaising with contractors and clients on site
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
• A full UK driving licence
• Enthusiastic and willing to work both on site and in the office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary
• Structured training and mentoring programme
• Clear progression towards Engineering Geologist and beyond
• Support towards professional accreditation
• Company pension
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Regular technical training
• Exposure to a wide variety of ground investigation and geotechnical projects
• Friendly and supportive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain practical site experience while developing strong technical skills within a respected engineering consultancy. You\'ll receive ongoing support from experienced professionals and have genuine opportunities for career progression as your knowledge and responsibilities grow