Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical specialist in Woking is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,000, with full training and mentoring provided. Responsibilities include assisting with ground investigations, soil logging, and supporting design calculations. Ideal for recent graduates looking for a structured career path in the geotechnical sector. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Company vehicle

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression and development plan

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with geotechnical ground investigations.
• Soil and rock logging to current standards.
• Supporting geotechnical reporting and data interpretation.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil and rock logging

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

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

Note: 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.

Company & Benefits

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

Requirements

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

Job Information

• Job Title: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Woking, Surrey
• Posted: Closes: Jan 21st 2026
• Sector: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

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