Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join a talented team in Surrey. This role offers a competitive starting salary of £27,000, a company vehicle, and flexible working arrangements. As a recent graduate, you will receive full training and mentoring while gaining experience in ground investigations and geotechnical design. The position is ideal for those looking to build a structured career in geotechnical engineering.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Company vehicle

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression and development plan

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to commute to the Surrey office and sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with geotechnical ground investigations.
• Perform soil and rock logging to current standards.
• Support geotechnical reporting and data interpretation.
• Assist with geotechnical design calculations and drawings.

Skills

Geotechnical ground investigations

Soil and rock logging

Basic design calculations

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer | Surrey | £27,000

Are you a recent Geotechnical Engineering graduate looking for an exciting opportunity to start your career in the geotechnical sector? A well‑established and talented team in Surrey is looking to bring on a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to support a wide range of ground investigation and geotechnical design projects.

You will be working for a leading geotechnical and geo‑environmental specialist, with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality ground investigations and design solutions across the South East.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with geotechnical ground investigations
• Soil and rock logging to current standards
• Sampling and monitoring works
• Supporting geotechnical reporting and data interpretation
• Assisting with basic geotechnical design calculations and drawings
• Working closely with senior engineers on both site and design tasks

No prior industry experience is required; full training and mentoring will be provided. This role offers a great balance of site‑based work and office‑based design exposure, making it ideal for a graduate looking to build strong technical foundations and progress along a clear and structured career path.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Company vehicle
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression and development plan
• Generous holiday allowance

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Ability to commute to the Surrey office and sites
• Full UK driving licence

If you meet the above criteria and are keen to begin your career in geotechnical engineering with hands‑on design experience, we would love to hear from you.