Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer to join a Newcastle upon Tyne team. The role focuses on ground investigation work, Phase I/Phase II studies and risk assessments, with a clear path for training and progression.

The successful candidate will have a geology or earth sciences degree, excellent communication and time management, a valid UK driving licence, and be willing to travel to sites. Salary is £25,000–£29,000 with pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in geology, earth sciences, environmental science, geography or a soil-focused subject.
• Exceptional communication and time management skills.
• Full right to work in the UK; valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support supervision of ground investigations, groundwater and gas monitoring, soil sampling and water monitoring.
• Carry out Phase 1 Desk studies and risk assessments; collect samples for analysis.
• Develop report writing skills over time.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Geology

Earth sciences

Environmental science

Geography

Job description

Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Reference: BY(phone number removed)

Salary: £25,000 - £29,000.

Are you a recent environmental science, earth sciences or geology graduate? Are you looking for an exciting position in ground investigation and contaminated land? This geo-environmental consultancy, specialising in Phase I Desktop Studies and Phase II Site Investigation & Risk Assessments are seeking a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer to join the team. With approximately 15 members of staff (allowing for focussed training and varied responsibilities) and a wide range of projects to work on, this consultancy can offer excellent opportunities to kickstart you career.

The successful Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer will be offered:

• A top salary (£25,000 - £29,000).
• Company pension and benefits scheme.
• Continued professional development.
• Training provided as required.
• Vast range of projects and work closely with specialists.
• Family friendly policies.

The Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer selected for the position will work on a variety of ground investigation projects, to familiarise with different challenges and sites. You'll be contributing to the supervision of ground investigations, groundwater and gas monitoring, soil sampling and water monitoring, performing Phase 1 Desk studies, carrying out risk assessments and collecting samples for analysis. Report writing skills will be developed over time.

The successful Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer will therefore:

• Have a degree in geology, earth sciences, environmental science, geography or a heavily soil focussed subject.
• Have exceptional communication and time management skills.
• Hold a valid UK Driving licence.
• Be commutable to Newcastle upon Tyne.
• Willing to travel to sites and work in office.
• Have a full right to work in the UK.

This is a permanent role.