Graduate Geotechnical Engineer — Derby, On‑Site & Reports

Penguin Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geo-environmental consultancy near Derby is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on site for various ground investigation projects, applying your education in geology or related fields. With a competitive entry-level salary and benefits, this permanent position emphasizes professional growth and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a passion for hands-on work in the field.

Benefits

Company pension and benefits scheme

Annual salary and progression reviews

Continued Professional Development

Opportunity for skill development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field with a clean UK driving license.
• Desire to work in a hands-on role.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase 1 Desktop Studies.
• Perform Phase 2 site investigations.
• Carry out borehole logging and groundwater monitoring.
• Write technical reports and conduct soil and rock sampling.

Skills

Geology

Environmental engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Site investigations

Technical report writing

Education

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

Job description

A leading geo-environmental consultancy near Derby is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on site for various ground investigation projects, applying your education in geology or related fields. With a competitive entry-level salary and benefits, this permanent position emphasizes professional growth and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a passion for hands-on work in the field.