Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Derby. This entry-level position offers exciting opportunities for training in geotechnical engineering and environmental science. The candidate will oversee ground investigations, writings reports, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. A degree in a relevant field is essential, while no prior experience is required. This role provides excellent career development prospects and a competitive salary range of £25,000 to £27,000.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company vehicle provided

Enhanced company pension scheme

Expert training provided

Pay for overtime

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject, such as geology or geotechnical engineering.
• Commutable to Derby and hold a full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing ground investigations and piling work.
• Borehole logging and coring.
• Report writing and monitoring groundwater and gas.

Skills

Team collaboration

Report writing

Health and safety compliance

Education

Degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, geoscience, or civil engineering

Job description

Overview

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000. Location: Derby. No experience required - entry level position.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, geoscience or environmental engineering graduate seeking industry leading training in an interactive and hands-on role. The ground investigation specialists based just outside of Derby are seeking an ambitious graduate to join the team on a range of projects. You will receive industry leading training and excellent opportunities to apply your educational knowledge.

Benefits

• Salary: £25,000 - £27,000, plus pay for overtime
• Fantastic benefit scheme including private medical insurance
• Company vehicle provided
• Expert training provided where required
• Enhanced company pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Overseeing ground investigations and piling work
• Borehole logging and coring
• Trial pitting
• Report writing
• Groundwater and gas monitoring
• Complying with health and safety practices
• Liaising with team members

Requirements / Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject, for example geology, geotechnical engineering, geoscience or civil engineering
• Live commutable to Derby and hold a full UK driving licence (travel to site will be essential)
• Full right to work in the UK
• Prior experience in a site-based role is preferable, though not essential

To be considered for this Graduate Geotechnical Engineer position you may contact Beth Young via the provided channels, or review other roles on the Penguin Recruitment website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Job Information

• Job Title: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Derby
• Posted: Jan 3rd 2026
• Sector: Contract
• Hours: Full Time