Graduate Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career progression

Hands-on experience

Supportive team

Exposure to geotechnical work

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Geologist for a hands-on role in Edinburgh. You will assist with site investigations, logging, sampling and data reporting, gaining valuable field and office experience.

The position offers a competitive salary (£25,000–£28,000), training and long-term career development within a growing ground investigation business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or related subject.
• Genuine interest in ground investigation and geotechnical work.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Based in Edinburgh or near the company office.

Responsibilities

• Support site investigations, geological and geotechnical logging, sampling, data collection and reporting.
• Work alongside experienced technical and site teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Education

Geology degree

Job description

Graduate Geologist Edinburgh

REF: BY263514

Salary: £25000 - £28000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Geologist to join an established and growing ground investigation business based in Edinburgh.

Our client is an independent specialist providing geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigation services across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, safety and professional development, the business offers an excellent environment for a Graduate Geologist to start and develop their career.

The role will provide hands-on experience across a range of ground investigation projects. As a Graduate Geologist, you will support site investigations, geological and geotechnical logging, sampling, data collection and reporting, working alongside experienced technical and site teams.

What's offered:

• Competative salary (£25,000 - £28,000)
• Training and professional development
• Practical experience across varied projects
• Support from an experienced team
• Exposure to geotechnical and geoenvironmental work
• Long-term career progression

Requirements:

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience or a related subject
• Genuine interest in ground investigation and geotechnical work
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or near Edinburgh, close to the company's office

This is a permanent role.