Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking a motivated Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer in Derby. This permanent role offers excellent hands-on experience across contaminated land and ground investigation projects. Responsibilities include assisting with site investigations, contributing to reports, and supporting fieldwork. The ideal candidate will have an academic background in civil engineering or environmental sciences and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include enhanced pension scheme and flexible working.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Clear Progression Path

Company Vehicle Access

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with site investigations, soil and groundwater sampling.
• Contribute to factual and interpretative reports.
• Work alongside experienced professionals on various projects.

Skills

Site investigations

Data interpretation

Environmental monitoring

Reporting

Education

Academic background in civil engineering 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 [e-mail] or call 01792 963135. 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.