Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Derby is seeking a motivated Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer. This is a permanent role offering hands-on experience in contaminated land and ground investigation. Candidates should have an academic background in civil engineering or environmental sciences, and a Full UK Driving Licence. The position provides exposure to various projects with guidance from experienced professionals. Company benefits include an enhanced pension scheme and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Clear Progression Path

Company Vehicle Access

Qualifications

• Motivated and eager to gain practical experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Live within a commutable distance of Derby.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site investigations.
• Conduct soil and groundwater sampling.
• Prepare factual and interpretative reports.

Skills

Hands-on experience with contaminated land

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Education

Academic background in civil engineering, geology, earth or environmental sciences

Job description

Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer

Derby

£26,000 to £31,000 per Annum

Permanent Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer to join a dynamic environmental and ground engineering consultancy based in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer at the start of their career to gain hands-on experience across contaminated land, ground investigation, and environmental assessment projects.

The role is based in Derby and offers exposure to a wide variety of sites and development sectors. As a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer, you will work alongside experienced professionals, supporting fieldwork, data interpretation, and technical reporting while developing practical and commercial skills.

As a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer, your responsibilities will include assisting with site investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, environmental monitoring, and desk studies. You will contribute to factual and interpretative reports, risk assessments, and remediation strategies, with guidance and mentoring provided throughout. The role will be primarily office-based in Derby, with regular site visits.

Company Benefits

• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Clear Progression Path
• Company Vehicle Access

Candidate Requirements

• Live within a commutable distance of Derby
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Academic background within civil engineering, geology, earth or environmental sciences

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

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