Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to begin a career in site investigation. You will gain hands-on experience on ground investigations, logging soils and rocks, and assisting with reports while developing technical skills in a supportive team.

This permanent role offers a starting salary of £26,000–£28,000, structured training, CPD and progression into more senior positions, with a mix of fieldwork and office tasks and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related subject (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
• Be proactive, dependable, and keen to learn.
• Have a full UK driving licence.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Live within commuting distance of Sheffield.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ground investigations and fieldwork.
• Support drilling operations and site supervision.
• Log soil and rock samples accurately.
• Record environmental and geotechnical data.
• Help prepare technical and interpretative reports.

Skills

Proactive approach

Dependable

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering Geology

Job description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Location: Sheffield

Are you finishing a degree in geology, geoscience, or geotechnical engineering and looking to begin your career in site investigation? A respected consultancy close to Sheffield is seeking a motivated Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join its expanding team. This role offers a supportive environment where you can develop practical skills and long-term career prospects.

This Graduate Geotechnical Engineer position provides:

• Starting salary of £26,000 - £28,000
• Structured training with guidance from experienced professionals
• Ongoing CPD and networking opportunities
• Clear progression into more senior roles
• A balance of fieldwork and office-based tasks
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience both on-site and in the office. Key duties include:

• Assisting with ground investigations and fieldwork
• Supporting drilling operations and site supervision
• Logging soil and rock samples accurately
• Recording environmental and geotechnical data
• Helping prepare technical and interpretative reports

The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role is designed to build your technical confidence while working within a collaborative team.

To be considered for this Graduate Geotechnical Engineer opportunity, you should:

• Hold a degree in Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related subject (postgraduate qualification advantageous)
• Be proactive, dependable, and keen to learn
• Have a full UK driving licence
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Live within commuting distance of Sheffield

This Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role is an excellent first step for anyone eager to develop within a company that invests in training and career growth.

This is a permanent role.