Graduate Geotechnical Engineer in Crawley)

Penguin Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist geotechnical engineering firm is looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Crawley. This role offers an opportunity to work on exciting projects involving ground investigations and soil testing for infrastructure and renewable energy. With support toward professional development and chartership, the ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and a passion for fieldwork and data analysis. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, reflecting experience.

Benefits

Structured professional development

Mentoring from experienced engineers

Hands-on project experience

Support towards chartership

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for fieldwork, data analysis, and practical problem-solving.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support technical project delivery including desk studies and geotechnical assessments.
• Assist with design recommendations for slope stability and foundations.
• Collaborate with field teams during site investigations.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Geotechnical, Geo-Environmental Engineering, Geology or related discipline

Job description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY118825

Location: Crawley

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000

A specialist UK geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering practice is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team. The company delivers high-quality ground investigation and soil testing services for infrastructure, residential and renewable energy projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for robust ground investigation solutions - from slope stability and foundation design to contamination assessment and deep borehole drilling - this is a great opportunity to build your career with expert engineers.

What's on Offer for the Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

• Competative salary (£26,000 - £29,000)
• Structured professional development and mentoring from experienced chartered engineers.
• Hands-on experience on diverse geotechnical and ground investigation projects, including desk studies, fieldwork and reporting.
• Support towards chartership and relevant training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will support technical project delivery, including preparation of desk studies, geotechnical assessments, soil and groundwater analysis, and assistance with design recommendations including slope stability, foundation and retaining walls. You will work closely with field teams during site investigations and contribute to high-quality reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements for the Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role

• A degree in Geotechnical, Geo-Environmental Engineering, Geology or related discipline.
• Enthusiasm for fieldwork, data analysis and practical problem-solving.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Live in or near to Crawley.
• A willingness to travel to project sites across the UK.
• Full right to work in the UK.

If you're a motivated early-career engineer looking to develop real geotechnical expertise, this Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role offers structured growth and exciting project exposure. Apply now to be considered!

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.