Graduate Geotechnical Engineer: Field & Lab Training

Penguin Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist ground-investigation company in Aberdeen is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to contribute to site-investigation projects. This role offers hands-on experience with training and clear career progression. Responsibilities include planning investigations, logging samples, and supervising drilling operations. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, possess a UK driving license, and reside near Aberdeen. Competitive salary (£25,000 - £29,000) and benefits are included.

Benefits

Full training and mentoring

Enhanced pension scheme

Hands-on exposure to site work

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.
• Residing near Aberdeen.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivering intrusive ground investigations.
• Log soil, rock, and samples to industry standards.
• Supervise on-site drilling operations.
• Gather field data for factual reports.
• Participate in monitoring and sampling.

Skills

Communication

Fieldwork

Lab work

Education

Degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science

Tools

Modern drilling rigs

Job description

A specialist ground-investigation company in Aberdeen is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to contribute to site-investigation projects. This role offers hands-on experience with training and clear career progression. Responsibilities include planning investigations, logging samples, and supervising drilling operations. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, possess a UK driving license, and reside near Aberdeen. Competitive salary (£25,000 - £29,000) and benefits are included.